Iga Swiatek has brought her 2026 campaign to an early close as she looks to recover from persistent physical problems ahead of next season.
Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Ningbo Open due to injury, ending her hopes of qualifying outright for the WTA Finals.
Iga Swiatek's long-time physiotherapist, Maciej Ryszczuk, has denied claims that he pressured the Polish tennis star to continue playing while struggling physically in her Wuhan Open semi-final defeat.
Maja Chwalinska produced a major upset at the Wuhan Open on Saturday, defeating compatriot and former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 in the semi-finals.
Iga Swiatek moved closer to a place in the WTA Finals with a straight-sets victory over Ann Li on Friday, setting up a historic Wuhan Open semi-final against childhood friend Maja Chwalinska.
Iga Swiatek recovered from an early setback to beat fellow Pole Magdalena Frech 6-2, 6-1 and reach the Wuhan Open round of 16 on Wednesday, keeping her hopes of qualifying for the WTA Finals alive.