Ekaterina Alexandrova has stepped in to substitute for Madison Keys following Mirra Andreeva, currently ranked as world No 9, chose not to sign in because of not being fit to play in today's matches, according to the Women's Tennis Association.
Recent coverage have highlighted concerns about how competitors are facing challenges by the tournament organizers.
Welcome to another day at the WTA Finals. While both matches offer thrilling action, the primary attraction features Iga Swiatek competing against Anisimova.
Their last meeting at Wimbledon four months ago was remarkably one-sided, with Swiatek achieving a commanding 6-0, 6-0 victory. Nevertheless, Anisimova delivered a remarkable comeback shortly after, overcoming her opponent in straight sets during the US Open quarter-finals.
This crucial encounter marks the third chapter of their ongoing battle, with the victorious player advancing to the semi-finals in the Saudi Arabian capital.
Before that contest, Elena Rybakina will compete against Alexandrova replacing the originally scheduled opponent. The American player pulled out due to health issues in what represents a dead rubber, paving the way for the world No 10 to step in. The Kazakh star aims to maintain her unbeaten record, having previously defeated both her Polish rival and the American contender to secure her semi-final spot.
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