Iga Swiatek:<\/b> Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the Ningbo Open, which effectively rules her out of the race for the WTA Finals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Swiatek pulled out from the hard court event due to a thigh injury she suffered during the Wuhan Open semifinal against compatriot Maja Chwalinska.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The move ends the Pole's chances of qualifying for the WTA Finals directly, as the only way now for her to play the year-end event is by entering as an alternate. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Swiatek, the 2023 WTA Finals winner, is currently in ninth place in the race to the year-end tournament in Indian Wells. There is only one spot remaining for qualification as the Pole was in contention alongside Czechia's Karolina Muchova, who is currently seventh. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"After careful consideration, I\u2019ve decided to withdraw from the tournament. I\u2019ve been experiencing an ongoing problem with my left thigh over the past weeks, and I feel that giving myself the time to rest and recover is the right decision,\" Swiatek said, as quoted by Ningbo Open's X account. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"\u2026I was really looking forward to competing here and I want to thank the tournament organisers and everyone who was hoping to see me play. I\u2019m already looking forward to coming back next year!\" she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Swiatek was seen struggling badly during her 5-7, 1-6 semifinal defeat to Chwalinska. Trailing 5-3 in the opening set, Chwalinska saved two set points before fighting back to level at 5-5.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"\u2026I was really looking forward to competing here and I want to thank the tournament organisers and everyone who was hoping to see me play. I\u2019m already looking forward to coming back next year!\" she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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