Defending champion Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in California because of an illness.
Replacement confirmed
The tournament organisers confirmed the news on Saturday, with a replacement player already lined up to take her place in the draw.
Rybakina had been scheduled to defend her title at the season-ending event, which is being held in California this year.
Impact on the draw
The withdrawal means the field has been reshuffled ahead of the start of play, with the replacement set to step in for the Kazakh star.
Further updates on the replacement and the revised schedule are expected in the coming days.
