Swiatek’s withdrawal opens Muchova’s path – but Kostyuk remains in contention
Swiatek withdrew from Ningbo with a thigh injury. Muchova and Kostyuk remain in contention for the last WTA Finals place.
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Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Ningbo Open because of a left-thigh injury. According to the WTA’s 20 October update, Anastasia Zakharova replaces her in the draw; the same problem also hampered Swiatek in last week’s Wuhan semifinal.
The last place is not settled
Seven of the eight WTA Finals places are confirmed. Karolina Muchova is seventh and Marta Kostyuk 10th in the race; Muchova is not competing this week, while third seed Kostyuk is playing in Ningbo.
BSR view: the Czech player holds the stronger position, but the official wording does not support calling her qualified yet. The real consequence is therefore not the withdrawal alone: Kostyuk’s result can still change the owner of the final place. Related background: Noskova’s different qualification route.
