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Czech star Karolina Muchova has been forced out of the WTA Finals through illness, with Diana Shnaider stepping in as her replacement on the final day of round-robin play.
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Karolina Muchova has pulled out of the WTA Finals in Cancún after falling ill, robbing the tournament of one of its most watchable competitors on the final day of round-robin action.
The 30-year-old Czech was due to face Mirra Andreeva on Friday but will now play no further part in the event, as ESPN reports.
Second alternate Diana Shnaider has been drafted in to replace Muchova and will make her singles debut at the Finals. The Russian is no stranger to the stage - she featured in last year's doubles draw alongside Andreeva.
Should Shnaider defeat Andreeva, she stands to pocket $230,000 and 200 WTA Tour rankings points on top of a $220,000 participation fee. Not a bad day's work for a late call-up.
Muchova is the second withdrawal from this year's event. World number one Elena Rybakina stepped aside before the tournament even began, citing a viral illness and exhaustion. Her replacement, Marta Kostyuk, endured a difficult campaign, finishing 0-3 in Group 1.
It marks the first time since 2019 that both singles alternates have seen action during the round-robin phase.
Linda Noskova and Jessica Pegula have sealed the two semifinal berths from Group 1. In Group 2, Andreeva has already clinched top spot with a 2-0 record, while the remaining place hinges on Friday's contest between Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina.
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