Rybakina progresses in Dubai as Azarenka retires

Elena Rybakina booked her WTA Dubai third round spot after Victoria Azarenka was forced to retire injured.

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00:02 - It's a big forehand.

00:15 Oh, it drops in, beautiful lob from Azarenka.

00:26 Well done, that's nice stuff.

00:28 (crowd cheering)

00:31 Ball sails long and the first set belongs

00:35 to Victoria Azarenka.

00:37 She's in some real discomfort.

00:43 So, I think Azarenka has called for the physio finally here.

00:48 - Ladies and gentlemen, unfortunately due to injury,

00:51 Victoria Azarenka has to retire from the match.

00:53 Rewakina wins for 6-6-2 retirement.

00:57 - So, unfortunate circumstances for Victoria Azarenka

01:01 as she is being forced to retire in this match.

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