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Elena Rybakina withdraws from Dubai Tennis Championships after physical exhaustion complaint Coco Gauff coach calls for incidental challenges inclusion after American umpire saga.

Coco Gauff's coach Brad Gilbert called for "incidental challenges" following the American's heated argument with the chair umpire in her third-round match at the 2024 Dubai Championships. Meanwhile, Serena Williams complimented rapper Megan Thee Stallion on her new sneaker collaboration with Nike.

Also, Paula Badosa shared an update about her back injury with fans after her emotional withdrawal from the Dubai Tennis Championships.

On that note, here's a quick overview of today's top headlines:

Elena Rybakina bowed out of the 2024 Dubai Tennis Championships due to stomach issues

Elena Rybakina pulled out of her quarterfinal match against Jasmine Paolini at the 2024 Dubai Tennis Championships citing stomach illness.

The decision came as she was diagnosed with gastrointestinal issues, leading her to forgo the competition. This withdrawal disrupted her plans for a fourth semifinal appearance in the 2024 season.

Following her round of 16 win against Magdalena Frech, the Kazakh revealed the physical strain she faced due to such a busy schedule. She expressed the increasing difficulty of maintaining good health despite her noteworthy performance earlier in 2024.