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According to РБК-Україна, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk will make her debut in the main draw of the WTA Finals 2026, taking the place of world No. 1 Elena Rybakina, who withdrew because of health problems.

According to Sputnik, Rybakina is the reigning champion of the tournament and will keep the world No. 1 ranking at season's end regardless of her rivals' results. LENTA.RU reports, citing the WTA website, that Rybakina will not play at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells due to health issues and quotes her saying she is sad to pull out.

Главком also reports that Kostyuk is officially set to play at the season-ending WTA Finals for the first time in her career.

How different countries cover it

Ukraine

РБК-Україна and Главком report that Marta Kostyuk will play in the WTA Finals, replacing Elena Rybakina, who withdrew for health reasons. Главком says it is her first appearance at the event. Sources: РБК-Україна, Главком

Belarus

Sputnik reports that Elena Rybakina withdrew from the season-ending tournament, noting she is the defending champion and will keep the top ranking regardless of other results. Sources: Sputnik

Russia

LENTA.RU reports that Rybakina will not play at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells due to health problems, citing the WTA website and her statement about the withdrawal. Sources: LENTA.RU

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