It was an open secret and this morning it has been confirmed: Ashleigh Barty ends her season and will not compete again until next January.
“I wanted everyone to know that I will not participate in any tournament in 2021, including the Women’s Masters in Mexico“said in a statement the world number 1, who has not competed since her elimination at the last US Open, in early September.
“I have to prioritize my body and my recovery and focus on attacking hard in the preseason before the Australian Open in January. With the continuing uncertainties of returning to Queensland and the quarantine requirements, I am not prepared to compromise my preparation for January, “she explained.
This casualty automatically qualifies Garbiñe Muguruza for the WTA Finals, which this Friday was eliminated in the Moscow tournament against Anett Kontaveit (6-1, 6-1), one of the players who still aspires to get among the top eight in the world.
In fact, a defeat of the Estonian in the semifinals or in the final of the Russian tournament would also lead to the Guadalajara Masters (from November 10 to 17) to Paula Badosa, which is waiting to decide if it participates or is deleted from the tournament in Cluj (Romania) that begins next week.
Paula Badosa
Right now there are six qualified players and there are three applicants (Badosa, Jabeur and Kontaveit) for the two remaining places. Kontaveit would only get his ticket if he wins this week in Moscow and next week in Cluj, as long as Badosa and Jabeur do not reach the final rounds.
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