Elena Rybakina in 'unusual situation' as theory raised 'more is going on' at US Open

Elena rakina withdrew from the US Open before her match against Jessica ponche Renee stubs believes there is something going on with Elena rakina following her surprise withdrawal from the US Open the fourth seed handed Jessica ponche a walk over just hours before they were due on court at Flushing Meadows Ry bakina has struggled with injuries and illness this year pulling out of several tournaments including Indian Wells and the Rome Masters earlier this summer she was forced to with draw from the Olympics and the Canadian open due to bronchitis she cited another injury as the reason for pulling out of the US Open but stubs believes there could have been other factors at play she told ESPN there's something obviously going on here I don't want to speculate but this is a very unusual situation eight withdrawals this year undisclosed injury now at US Open I just think there's something more going on here this is not a normal situation I've seen over the last couple of days she hasn't looked great I've seen her for years on the tour I know what she looks like when she's happy when she's healthy when she's playing well when she's playing well on this surface she's one of if not the best player in the world so what's going on with her I think it's a lot more than we realize this is terrible it's sad she's such a nice person she's so nice to be around all the time we wish her well and hope she can find whatever she needs needs to

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