Iga Swiatek's Withdrawal From National Event Sparks Concerning Statement By Captain: "Tried to Convince Her"

Iga Swiatek's Withdrawal From National Event Sparks Concerning Statement By Captain: "Tried to Convince Her"

The stretch of hard-court battles seemed to leave Iga Swiatek searching for her usual rhythm. After falling in the Indian Wells quarterfinals, the former World No. 1 suffered a stunning first-round exit in Miami, a defeat that ended her 17-month partnership with coach Wim Fissette. Having already played 18 matches across four tournaments, the Pole then chose to step back from her Billie Jean King Cup campaign. Of course, the team could not let t…