Chwalinska Forced Out of Pan Pacific Open With Thigh Injury
Polish tennis player Maja Chwalinska, the second seed at the WTA 500 Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, announced she must withdraw because of a left thigh injury suffered in Wuhan. The withdrawal also opened a spot for lucky‑loser Kimberly Birrell in the draw. Chwalinska expressed disappointment but remains hopeful for future events before the season ends.