Overview
- Sabalenka, who disclosed Thursday on Instagram that an injury followed her Miami win, withdrew from next week’s Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.
- Tournament organizers confirmed Magdalena Frech will take her place in the 28-player draw after earlier changes that moved Emma Navarro and Alex Eala into the field.
- The decision strips Sabalenka of the 325 points she earned as last year’s runner-up, though she retains a comfortable lead at No. 1.
- The WTA 500 event runs April 13–19 on indoor clay in Stuttgart, where Elena Rybakina becomes top seed with Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek also entered.
- Reporting indicates Madrid, which starts April 21, is her likely return as she manages her clay-court workload.