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Belinda Bencic Withdraws from Hong Kong Open Due to Injury Amid WTA Schedule Concerns

Posted : 31 October 2025

Top seed Belinda Bencic has withdrawn from the Hong Kong Open quarterfinals after sustaining a thigh injury, becoming the latest player to fall victim to a string of late-season injuries that have plagued the WTA Tour. The Tokyo Olympic champion’s exit underscores the growing strain of the packed tennis calendar on athletes.

The Asian swing of the WTA Tour has been particularly affected by withdrawals and injuries in recent weeks, reigniting debate about the physical and mental toll on players.

Bencic, who began the year ranked 421st in the world and impressively climbed back to No. 11, was scheduled to face Cristina Bucsa of Spain in the last eight in Hong Kong.

The withdrawal comes just a week after Bencic captured the Pan Pacific Open title in Tokyo, defeating Linda Noskova to complete a remarkable comeback — barely a year after returning to tennis following the birth of her child.

Noskova’s run to that final was also marked by misfortune for others, as Elena Rybakina pulled out of their semifinal due to injury.

The Hong Kong Open had already faced setbacks even before it began, with Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu both withdrawing from the event and ending their seasons early because of injuries.

Additionally, Daria Kasatkina, an eight-time WTA title winner, was scheduled to compete in Hong Kong but ended her season prematurely in early October. The 28-year-old, who switched her nationality from Russia to Australia earlier this year, highlighted the pressures of the tour, saying:

The series of withdrawals has intensified calls for the WTA to reassess its calendar and provide players with greater recovery opportunities to prevent recurring injuries.

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