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Anisimova Withdraws from Italian Open with Wrist Injury; Ruse Enters

Amanda Anisimova has withdrawn from the Italian Open due to a left wrist injury, extending her absence from the clay-court season. The World No. 6 was scheduled to face Jelena Ostapenko but has been replaced by lucky loser Elena Gabriela Ruse. Anisimova has not played since the Miami Open and also ended her coaching partnership with Hendrik Vleeshouwers. She joins Marta Kostyuk and Emma Raducanu in withdrawing from the Rome event.

Key Points: Anisimova Out of Italian Open Due to Wrist Injury

  • Anisimova withdraws due to left wrist injury
  • Lucky loser Elena Gabriela Ruse enters main draw
  • Anisimova hasn't played since Miami Open
  • She ended coaching partnership with Hendrik Vleeshouwers
  • Multiple withdrawals from Rome event including Kostyuk and Raducanu
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Italian Open: Anisimova withdraws due to wrist injury; lucky loser Ruse enters main draw

Amanda Anisimova withdraws from Italian Open with left wrist injury. Lucky loser Elena Gabriela Ruse replaces her. Anisimova sidelined since Miami.

"After the best stretch of my career, I was looking forward to Rome. But sometimes your body has other plans - Marta Kostyuk"

Rome, May 7

Amanda Anisimova has withdrawn from the Italian Open owing to a left wrist injury, extending her absence from the ongoing clay-court season. The World No. 6 had been scheduled to face Jelena Ostapenko in the second round on Thursday. Following Anisimova's withdrawal, lucky loser Elena Gabriela Ruse has been moved into the main draw.

The 24-year-old American has not played a match since the hard-court swing earlier this season. She first pulled out of the Charleston Open in March after sustaining an injury during the Miami Open, before later withdrawing from the Madrid Open because of wrist trouble.

Anisimova's most recent appearances came at the Indian Wells Open and the Miami Open, where she reached the Round of 16 in consecutive events. Soon after Miami, the American also confirmed that she had ended her coaching partnership with Hendrik Vleeshouwers. "Last year holds so many special moments and achievements together that I will never forget! We picked up some trophies and incredible milestones, but all the laughs and behind-the-scenes moments I'll carry with me even more," Anisimova wrote on Instagram.

The reigning WTA Most Improved Player has compiled an 11-6 record this season. She reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in January and advanced to the semifinals in Dubai the following month, but has played only six tour-level matches since then.

Anisimova joins a growing list of withdrawals from the Rome event. Earlier this week, Marta Kostyuk pulled out because of a right hip injury.

"After the best stretch of my career, I was looking forward to Rome. But sometimes your body has other plans, and over the past few days, I've been dealing with a hip issue. With my ankle still not fully at 100%, it's just not smart to keep pushing right now, so I won't be competing there this year. I'm sad to miss it, but I'll see you next year. Now it's time to recover and get ready for Paris," Kostyuk wrote on social media.

Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu also withdrew from the tournament earlier because of a post-viral illness.

- IANS

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Priya S
Wrist injuries are tricky for tennis players, especially on clay where you need more spin. But I feel for the lucky loser Elena Ruse—she gets a second chance in the main draw! Sometimes these opportunities turn into Cinderella stories. 🎾
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Vikram M
Another top player pulling out of Rome? This is becoming a trend. Raducanu, Kostyuk, and now Anisimova—all citing health issues. I get that player welfare matters, but fans pay good money to see these stars. The schedule is too packed, yaar. ATP and WTA need to figure this out.
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Ananya R
As an Indian tennis fan, I'm more interested in seeing how our players fare at Roland Garros. But this is a big setback for Anisimova's momentum. She was the Most Improved Player last year, and now she's barely playing. Mental health and physical health should come first, but it's frustrating as a viewer. 😕
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Rohit P
Lucky loser Ruse must be thrilled! Sometimes these last-minute entries become the tournament's dark horse. Remember when we had similar stories in Indian tennis? Not exactly the same, but every player deserves a shot. Hope she makes the most of it.
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Kavya N
A small but interesting detail—she also ended her coaching partnership. That's a lot of change at once. Wrist injury + coaching change + missed tournaments. It's a tough mental game too. I just hope we see the old Anisimova back soon. Her backhand is a thing of beauty.

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