As expected, the US Open withdrawal list keeps expanding. The latest WTA players to opt out of the tournament are defending champion Bianca Andreescu and recent Palermo champion Fiona Ferro.
The 20-year-old Canadian Andreescu, who last competed at the Shiseido WTA Finals Shenzhen at the end of the 2019 season, posted the following announcement on social media:
After many discussions with those closest to me, I have made the difficult decision not to return to New York this year. I have taken this step in order to focus on my match fitness and ensure that I return ready to play at my highest level.