Alexandrova has stepped in to replace Keys after Mirra Andreeva, currently ranked as the ninth-ranked player, chose not to sign in because of not being fit to play today, as stated by the Women's Tennis Association.
Recent reports have highlighted concerns about how players are being let down by the tournament organizers.
Greetings to another day at the WTA Finals. While all contests promise excitement, the primary attraction features Iga Swiatek facing off with Amanda Anisimova.
Their last meeting at Wimbledon earlier this season proved extremely lopsided, with the Polish star achieving a commanding 6-0, 6-0 victory. However, the American player delivered a remarkable comeback just weeks later, overcoming Swiatek in straight sets during the US Open quarter-finals.
This crucial encounter represents the third chapter of their ongoing battle, with the victorious player advancing to the semi-finals in the Saudi Arabian capital.
Before that contest, Elena Rybakina will compete against Alexandrova instead of the originally scheduled opponent. Keys withdrew due to illness in what constitutes a meaningless match, allowing the world No 10 to step in. The Kazakh star aims to continue her unbeaten record, having already beaten both Swiatek and the American contender to secure her last-four position.
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