Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Shenzhen.
The world number three from Japan picked up a shoulder injury after beating Petra Kvitova in three sets in her opening match on Sunday.
She'll now be replaced by alternate Kiki Bertens.
"I look forward to getting healthy and hope to be back here in Shenzhen next year," said Osaka.
"I'm disappointed to have to withdraw. This is not how I wanted to end this tournament or my season."
Sinner withdraws from China Open as knee injury recovery continues
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the China Open, saying on Friday that he is not yet ready to compete as he continues to recover from the knee injury that also forced him to miss the US Open.
Alcaraz calls for end to late-night finishes at Grand Slams
Carlos Alcaraz has had enough of pulling all-nighters at Grand Slams, urging organisers to finish play by 11 pm after his US Open title defence came to an end in a gruelling 3:33 am finish earlier this month.
Dubai Basketball edge Real Madrid in EuroLeague opener
Dubai Basketball has secured a historic 78-77 victory over Real Madrid in their EuroLeague season opener at Coca-Cola Arena on Thursday.
Late Gakpo equaliser earns Dutch draw against Germany
Cody Gakpo has volleyed in a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands against Germany in their Nations League Group A2 opener on Thursday, denying new coach Juergen Klopp a winning start.
UAE launch Gulf Cup campaign with emphatic win
The UAE launched their Arabian Gulf Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Yemen 4-0 in their Group B opener at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Jeddah.
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