Rybakina Leads China Open Entry List as Eala Withdrawal Raises Policy Questions

World No. 1 Elena Rybakina is top seed for the China Open, whose draw is scheduled for September 27. Alex Eala has withdrawn, reportedly because of her Asian Games commitment, prompting warnings from former players against fining her and leaving the WTA’s exemption decision unresolved; Mboko, Keys and Raducanu are also out.