Rain suspends Rybakina and Brady in Montreal; Azarenka, Keys withdraw

1m read 09 Aug 2023 1y ago
Montreal 2023 Rain Delay
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MONTREAL, Canada -- The forecasted rain held off for most Day 2 at the Omnium Banque Nationale, but it finally set in as the night session neared its end. 

The second-round match between No.3 Elena Rybakina

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The evening session also saw two notable withdrawals. 

No.15 Madison Keys

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received a walkover into the third round and will face either No.4 Jessica Pegula
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or lucky loser Yulia Putintseva
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No.19 Victoria Azarenka

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"Dear fans, I am sorry to say, but I have unfortunate news that during my warm up for tonight’s match, I re-injured a lingering injury that I thought was resolved and need to withdraw from the match," Azarenka wrote on social media. 

"Wishing the event all the best success and good luck to Sloane for the rest of the tournament. I love Montreal and I look forward to coming back!"

Stephens now awaits the winner of the suspended match between Rybakina and Brady. 

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