Svitolina, Wozniacki Withdraw From Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Open lost a pair of Top 10 players today. Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki and world No. 4 Elina Svitolina conceded walkovers. Watch: Garcia Qualifies for Singapore Both women have qualified for the WTA Finals and are trying to ensure their health for the season-ending Singapore tournament set for October 22-29th. Wozniacki withdrew with an elbow injury sending 155th-ranked Lizette Cabrera into a quarterfinal meeting with seventh-seeded compatriot Daria Gavrilova. "I did everything I could possibly to get ready for today but unfortunately I hurt my elbow during practice and there was no way I could perform my best… unfortunately I have to withdraw from the tournament," Wozniacki said. The top-seeded Svitolina pulled out with a right leg injury, propelling 114th-ranked Nicole Gibbs into an all-American quarterfinal against Jennifer Brady. Photo credit: China Open Facebook ]]>