WTA Officially Confirms Reason for Elina Avanesyan's Withdrawal in Osaka
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
Armenian tennis player Elina Avanesyan was forced to end her participation in the WTA 250 tournament in Osaka, Japan, prematurely due to a lower back injury. The reason for her retirement was confirmed in the Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) official match report.
On October 17, Avanesyan faced Japanese player Sayaka Ishii in the first round of qualifying in Osaka. The Armenian representative lost the opening set 3-6 before retiring ahead of the second set.
Initially, the reason for her early withdrawal remained unknown. However, the WTA has now officially confirmed that Avanesyan was unable to continue the match due to a lower back injury.
The exact nature and severity of the injury have not yet been disclosed. The official report also provides no information regarding her expected recovery time or potential return to competition.
As a result, it remains unclear whether Avanesyan will be able to participate in upcoming WTA tournaments. Her future tournament schedule will depend on her recovery and physical condition.