Elena Rybakina's Withdrawals Shake Up Berlin Tournament

Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, retired from her Berlin quarterfinal due to illness. She was trailing Victoria Azarenka 3-1 in the first set when she stopped playing. Rybakina walked off without a medical evaluation. Azarenka will face either Aryna Sabalenka or Anna Kalinskaya in the semifinals.

Elena Rybakina, 2022's Wimbledon champion, exited her Berlin quarterfinal match on Friday, appearing to be stricken by illness. Trailing Victoria Azarenka 3-1 in the first set, Rybakina abruptly stopped after a double fault and 40 seconds later, jogged to the locker room without seeking medical help.

This surprising exit comes just a day after Marketa Vondrousova, another Wimbledon champion, withdrew due to a leg injury, adding to the tournament's unexpected twists.

With Rybakina out, Azarenka, a former No. 1 and two-time Australian Open victor, will face either the second-seed Aryna Sabalenka or Anna Kalinskaya in the semifinals, setting the stage for a thrilling continuation of the Berlin Ladies Open.

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