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Aryna Sabalenka to Skip 2026 Tournaments for Health

1/8/2026

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Aryna Sabalenka, World No. 1, plans to skip tournaments in 2026 to protect her health.
She calls the season insane, citing the demanding schedule that leads to injuries.
Last year she played only three WTA 500 events and criticized mandatory-event rules.
After defeating Sorana Cirstea at the Brisbane International, Sabalenka urged better schedule management.
She will face Madison Keys in the quarterfinals, a rematch of last year's Australian Open final.

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Aryna Sabalenka, World No. 1, plans to skip tournaments in 2026 to protect her health.
She calls the season insane, citing the demanding schedule that leads to injuries.
Last year she played only three WTA 500 events and criticized mandatory-event rules.
After defeating Sorana Cirstea at the Brisbane International, Sabalenka urged better schedule management.
She will face Madison Keys in the quarterfinals, a rematch of last year's Australian Open final.