US EditionSwiatek Retires with Illness in Madrid Open Third Round
- On Saturday, Iga Swiatek retired from her Madrid Open match against American Ann Li due to an unspecified gastrointestinal illness, leaving the court in tears.
- Swiatek requested a medical timeout while trailing 2-0 in the deciding set but ended proceedings after Li held serve to take a 3-0 lead.
- The 2024 Madrid champion, Swiatek, had looked impressive earlier in the tournament, defeating Ukrainian star Daria Snigur 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday.
- With the walkover win, Li advances to the round of 16 of the WTA 1000 tournament, where she will face Canadian 24th seed Leylah Fernandez.
- Ninth-Seeded Mirra Andreeva overcame Dalma Galfi, while defending champion Casper Ruud raced into the third round with a 65-minute victory over Jaume Munar.
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Swiatek laid low by illness
Iga Swiatek was forced to retire in the third round of the Madrid Open on Saturday due to a viral illness, while reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka extended her winning run to 14 matches. A champion in the Spanish capital in 2024, Swiatek rebounded from a one-set deficit against American 31st seed Ann Li to level the contest but put an end to proceedings while down 0-3 in the decider. The Polish six-time Grand Slam champion asked for the doctor a…
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Japan TodaySwiatek laid low by illness, Sabalenka into Madrid Open last 16
MADRID: Iga Swiatek was forced to retire in the third round of the Madrid Open on Saturday due to a viral illness, while reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka extended her winning run to 14 matches.
Tennis-Swiatek retires from Madrid Open due to illness
April 25 (Reuters) – Six-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek retired from her Madrid Open round-of-32 match against American Ann Li on Saturday due to illness, trailing 6-7(4) 6-2 0-3. The fourth seed at the WTA 1000 clay-court tournament left the court in tears, having called for medical assistance during the match. “The past two days were pretty terrible, I think I have some virus,” said Swiatek, who won the Madrid title in 2024. “It’s…
Duro varapalo for Iga Swiatek: the Polish tennis player has had to withdraw from the Mutua Madrid Open because of a virus. The current number four in the world was the favorite title after having regained its level and returned to its favorite surface. However, Swiatek had to abandon in full match against the American Ann Li when he felt bad. She did it completely desolate and in tears. "There is something hanging among the players, a virus. I a…
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