Rybakina Retirement

Ruzic advances to Dubai quarterfinals after Rybakina retirement

February 18, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Croatian lucky loser Antonia Ruzic reached her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships when top seed Elena Rybakina retired due to gastrointestinal issues. The 23-year-old, ranked No. 67, had already defeated Emma Raducanu and Anastasia Zakharova in three-set matches. Ruzic will next face seventh seed Elina Svitolina.