Amanda Anisimova withdraws from Singapore Open with left wrist injury
Synopsis
World No. 11 Amanda Anisimova's Singapore debut never happened — a left wrist injury ended it before she played a ball. With her Beijing title defence window now in doubt and a third straight Grand Slam third-round exit fresh in mind, her Asian swing is suddenly in jeopardy before it even begins.
Key Takeaways
Amanda Anisimova , seeded second at the Singapore Open , withdrew on 22 September 2026 due to a left wrist injury .
Lucky loser Viktoria Morvayova (ranked No.
296 ) replaced her and will face Talia Gibson in the second round.
Anisimova holds a 22-12 record on the WTA Tour in 2026 but is yet to win a title this season.
Her last title came at the Beijing tournament during last year's Asian swing.
The China Open in Beijing begins 30 September ; Anisimova's participation depends on her recovery.
Xinyu Wang beat eighth seed Donna Vekic 6-1, 6-2 , levelling their head-to-head at 2-2 .
Second seed Amanda Anisimova has withdrawn from the Singapore Open on 22 September 2026 after sustaining a left wrist injury, cutting short her planned start to the Asian swing at the WTA 500 tournament. The American, ranked No. 11 in the world, had been making her Singapore debut this week.
How the Draw Changed
Anisimova had received a first-round bye and was scheduled to face Australia's Talia Gibson in the second round on Wednesday, after Gibson defeated Fiona Ferro. With her withdrawal, lucky loser Viktoria Morvayova — ranked No. 296 and a Slovakian qualifier who had lost to Joanna Garland in the final qualifying round over the weekend — has been elevated to the main draw and will now face Gibson.
Anisimova's Season So Far
The 25-year-old had been unable to build momentum following the US Open, where she exited in the third round after losing to Anastasia Potapova — her third consecutive third-round exit at a Grand Slam this season. On the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz in 2026, Anisimova carries a 22-12 win-loss record. She was targeting her first title of the season in Singapore; her last trophy came during last year's Asian swing when she claimed the crown in Beijing.
What Comes Next for Anisimova
Her fitness recovery will be closely monitored ahead of the China Open, which begins in Beijing on 30 September. A return to competitive play within that window appears tight, depending on how the wrist responds to treatment.
Other Results at the Singapore Open
Eighth seed Donna Vekic suffered a heavy defeat, with China's Xinyu Wang recording an emphatic 6-1, 6-2 victory. Wang, who had also beaten Vekic in their previous meeting, now leads their head-to-head at 2-2 overall. American Alycia Parks advanced to the round of 16 after defeating lucky loser Mei Yamaguchi 6-4, 6-3. Tatiana Prozorova came through a gruelling three-set contest against Sofia Costoulas, recovering from dropping the first set to win 5-7, 7-6(6), 6-2. Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova also progressed on Tuesday with a straight-set win over Vivian Wolff 6-1, 7-6(5).
Point of View
And a WTA 500 in Singapore would have been ideal match practice. Missing both tournaments would leave her heading into the Asian hard-court finale underprepared, with her top-10 ranking increasingly under pressure.
NationPress
22 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Amanda Anisimova withdraw from the Singapore Open?
Anisimova withdrew from the Singapore Open on 22 September 2026 due to a left wrist injury, ending her participation before she could play a single match at the WTA 500 event. She had received a first-round bye and was due to play in the second round.
Who replaced Anisimova in the Singapore Open draw?
Lucky loser Viktoria Morvayova of Slovakia, ranked No. 296, was handed Anisimova's main-draw spot. Morvayova will now face Australia's Talia Gibson in the second round.
How has Amanda Anisimova performed in 2026?
Anisimova holds a 22-12 win-loss record on the WTA Tour in 2026 and is ranked No. 11 in the world. However, she has not won a title this season and suffered three consecutive third-round exits at Grand Slams.
Will Anisimova play the China Open in Beijing?
Her participation in the China Open, which begins on 30 September in Beijing, is uncertain and will depend on how quickly her left wrist recovers. The tight timeline makes her return questionable.
What other notable results happened at the Singapore Open on 22 September?
China's Xinyu Wang thrashed eighth seed Donna Vekic 6-1, 6-2, while Alycia Parks, Tatiana Prozorova, and Oleksandra Oliynykova also advanced. Prozorova's win was the most dramatic, coming in three sets after dropping the opener.
