2026 Dubai Championships top seed Elena Rybakina is the latest WTA star to withdraw from the tournament due to injury.
Emma Raducanu has been granted additional protection by the organizers of the Indian Wells Open, which includes the provision of a former US Secret Service agent to oversee her safety.
Iga Swiatek has taken a swipe at the WTA's tournament scheduling after being eliminated in the quarterfinals at the Dubai Championships.
Teenage star Mirra Andreeva admitted she was nervous before a stunning upset victory over Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Championships.