Reigning champion Swiatek withdraws from China Open
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the WTA Tour’s China Open citing personal reasons.
The five-time grand slam champion won last year’s tournament after beating Russian Liudmila Samsonova in straight sets in the final.
The 23-year-old Pole withdrew from the Canada and Korea Opens citing fatigue, having won the French Open title in June and a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics before losing to American Jessica Pegula in the US Open quarter-finals.
“Due to personal matters, I’m forced to withdraw from the China Open in Beijing,” Swiatek said in a statement on Friday.
“I’m very sorry as I had an amazing time playing and winning this tournament last year and was really looking forward to being back there.
“I know that the fans will experience great tennis there and I’m sorry I won’t be a part of it this time.”
The WTA 1000 event will run from September 25 to October 6.
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