Elina Svitolina, seeded third at the grass-court tournament in Bad Homburg, was forced to withdraw before the quarterfinals due to discomfort in her right thigh, an issue that had troubled her during earlier matches. Despite rallying to win her second-round match against Liudmila Samsonova 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, the injury ultimately halted her progress in the competition.
This decision is particularly significant with Wimbledon approaching, where Svitolina has traditionally performed well, reaching the semifinals twice. This season, the Ukrainian has shown consistent form, securing 36 wins and ranking among the leaders in that category. The thigh injury now requires her to focus on recovery to ensure she is in peak condition for the main grass-court event of the season.
Both the tournament organizers and fans expressed their disappointment over the withdrawal of one of the top players. Svitolina is currently undergoing medical evaluations to determine the expected timeframe for her rehabilitation.
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