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Osaka and Keys Withdraw Again
February 12, 2026 | Edition #376
Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys have withdrawn from another scheduled tournament in Dubai, marking their latest absence from the tour. The developments add to a growing list of recent pullouts in the women’s field.
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Osaka & Keys Raise Concern After Another Tournament Withdrawal |
Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys withdraw from another WTA 1000 tournament, raising fresh concerns. |
As you read above, both Osaka and Keys have yet again withdrawn from another tournament. So, tell us,
Are You Worried About Osaka and Keys’ Repeated Withdrawals? |
Last Poll’s Results: 87.12% of you think that WTA is being unfair by not letting Madison Keys compete.
Anna Kalinskaya defeated Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-3 in straight sets at the Qatar Open. The Russian player controlled the key moments in both sets, securing a composed win to move into the quarter-finals.
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In both men's and women's tennis, if a player withdraws after entering a tournament’s main draw or qualifying list past the relevant deadline, he/she can be fined. The amount varies by tournament category and ranking, sometimes reaching thousands of dollars for high-ranked players. Moreover, players are allowed a limited number of excused withdrawals each year (e.g., due to medical reasons) where they avoid late withdrawal fines, subject to specific timing and procedural conditions. |
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