Iga Świątek retired from the Madrid Open due to illness and is focusing on recovery, with plans to play in Rome ahead of the French Open. She left the court in tears during her third-round match against Ann Li.
Key updates:
- Retirement occurred in the Madrid Open round of 32; illness and fatigue were cited as factors. [news outlets reporting on April 24–26, 2026]
- She has expressed intent to return in Rome for the Italian Open, aiming to regain form before Roland Garros. [multiple outlets quoting her social post and statements]
- The retirement affects her Madrid title defense and ranking points, with potential drops depending on other results. [analysis from coverage around the event date]
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Sources
Poor Iga, that looked properly rough
www.express.co.ukIga Swiatek's troubled clay season took another painful turn on Saturday. She was forced to retire in tears from her third-round match at the Madrid Open against American Ann Li, trailing 7-6(4), 2-6,...
tennis-infinity.comIga Swiatek endured a challenging afternoon at the Madrid Open, battling the elements as well as her opponent
www.express.co.uk‘There is something going on’ and it’s taken down a key player just weeks out from the French Open.
7news.com.auIga 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.comSaturdays Madrid Open action sees world No 1 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka cruise into last 16 past Jaqueline Cristian; Iga Swiatek withdraws due to illness; Watch ATP and WTA Tours live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, NOW TV and Sky Sports app
www.skysports.comAnn Li benefited from the abandonment of Iga Swiatek (7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0) (WTA)
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