After Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka to win the 2025 WTA Finals, fans were excited to see what she would do next. Within days, excitement doubled when she announced she would play in the World Tennis League in India from December 17 to 20. But just as the anticipation rose, it soon deflated.

Hours earlier, the news started circulating that Rybakina had withdrawn from this year’s World Tennis League, an event she has played at twice before. This was supposed to be a big moment because after three years in the UAE, the global tournament had finally shifted to Bengaluru, India. Fans were excited to see her play in India for the first time, so with her withdrawal, the main question arises: who would replace her?

The answer came quickly. She has been replaced by world number 14, Elina Sv

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