World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Korea Open due to fatigue, marking her second consecutive withdrawal after the U.S. Open. She is joined by several top players including Jessica Pegula, who is out with a rib injury, and Elena Rybakina, who has a back injury. Emma Navarro also pulled out due to scheduling changes, while Karolina Pliskova is sidelined with a foot injury. The withdrawals have significantly impacted the tournament, as only five players from the top 20 remain in the draw. The Korea Open, which has been upgraded to a WTA 500 event this year, will feature a total prize money of $1 million. Swiatek plans to return to competition at the China Open starting September 23.