WARSAW: The top-ranked Women’s tennis player Iga Swiatek has opted to withdraw from the upcoming Madrid Open, saying her body ‘needs rest’ after a frenetic schedule.
The 20-years-old Polish Tennis player Swiatek, who became the top-ranked player following the retirement of Ashleigh Barty earlier this month, has decided to withdraw from Madrid Open.
Swiatek was enjoying a delightful run as the top-ranked tennis star won the last four tournaments she played but her restless schedule forced her to withdraw.
Taking to Twitter, Swiatek announced her withdrawal from her first WTA 1000 event of the clay season.
“After intense last weeks and winning 4 titles in a row it’s time to take care of my arm that has been fatigued since the Miami Open and I haven’t had a chance to handle it properly,” she wrote.
“I need a break from playing so intensively in order to treat my arm well and that’s why, unfortunately, I have to withdraw from the Madrid Open. My body needs rest.”
🎾Unfortunately my team and I decided that I need to withdraw from Madrid. I hope to see you next year.
🎾Razem z moim teamem zdecydowaliÅ›my, że niestety wycofam siÄ™ z turnieju w Madrycie. pic.twitter.com/SQ4lJUwhPd— Iga ÅšwiÄ…tek (@iga_swiatek) April 27, 2022
It’s worth noting that Swiatek has already pulled out of a tournament due to exhaustion — the Charleston event in early April. She, on the other hand, is looking forward to competing in the forthcoming Rome event, which begins on May 9, as well as the 2020 French Open, which she won.
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