Sabalenka and Swiatek confirm their absences from the Dubai WTA 1000

A very tough day at the office for the WTA Dubai 2026, the upcoming 1000 category tournament on the circuit and one of the historical strongholds of the women's tour in the Middle East. Neither the number one nor the number two in the circuit will appear in the Emirates: both Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek have officially withdrawn today. The Belarusian claimed she is still not at 100% after reaching the final in Australia, while the Pole, who lost yesterday to Maria Sakkari in the quarterfinals in Doha, cited a "schedule change" as the reason for her absence. Open path for players like Rybakina, Gauff, Pegula, Andreeva, and many more.

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