Iga Świątek retired from her Madrid Open match in the third round due to a gastrointestinal illness, advancing Ann Li in tears after a longer, close contest. She then focused on recovery with Rome and Roland Garros in mind.
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Iga Swiatek stunned Madrid Open fans today, retiring from her third-round match against Ann Li. The World No. 4 Polish star left the Arantxa Sanchez Stadium in tears after battling a gastrointestinal illness in Spain’s searing heat. Li’s 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0 retirement victory marks her second career top-10 win. 🔥 Quick Facts Match Outcome:…
artthreat.netThe Pole revealed afterwards that she has been battling a virus
www.independent.co.ukMADRID (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open on Wednesday because of a sore arm.
apnews.comIga Swiatek broke down in tears after being forced to retire in the third set against American Ann Li in the Round of 32, which brought an end to her campaign at the Madrid Open.
www.sportskeeda.comBeijing sees three shocking exits on the WTA and ATP side, leaving Iga Swiatek to raise her voice over tennis tour's ongoing issue
www.essentiallysports.com‘There is something going on’ and it’s taken down a key player just weeks out from the French Open.
7news.com.auAnn Li benefited from the abandonment of Iga Swiatek (7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0) (WTA)
www.tennismajors.comIga Swiatek endured a challenging afternoon at the Madrid Open, battling the elements as well as her opponent
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