Iga Swiatek, who won the French Open this year and recently secured a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, has cited fatigue as the reason for her withdrawal, tournament organisers told reporters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Swiatek, who also bowed out of last month\u2019s Canadian Open for similar reasons, has had a grueling season, culminating in a quarterfinal defeat to Pegula at the U.S. Open. The Polish star has become a global sensation for her dominance on clay but has struggled with exhaustion as the season progresses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jessica Pegula, the defending champion of the Korea Open and runner-up in the U.S. Open, will also miss the tournament, sidelined with a rib injury. Pegula has been one of the standout performers of the year, reaching deep into several Grand Slam events. Her withdrawal leaves a major gap in the tournament's lineup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Another high-profile absence will be Elena Rybakina, former Wimbledon champion and current World No. 4, who is out due to a back injury. Rybakina\u2019s powerful baseline game has made her a force on the WTA tour, but lingering health issues have forced her to miss the action in Seoul.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jessica Pegula, the defending champion of the Korea Open and runner-up in the U.S. Open, will also miss the tournament, sidelined with a rib injury. Pegula has been one of the standout performers of the year, reaching deep into several Grand Slam events. Her withdrawal leaves a major gap in the tournament's lineup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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