Swiatek withdraws from Madrid Open after falling ill in match
Iga Swiatek of Poland returns the ball to Ann Li of the U.S. during the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Saturday, April 25, 2026. Credit: AP/Iga Swiatek
MADRID — Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to an unspecified illness while playing her round-of-32 match against American Ann Li on Saturday.
Li got the walkover win when the fourth-ranked Swiatek withdrew with Li winning 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0.
Swiatek, the 2024 Madrid champion, required a medical timeout while down 2-0 in the deciding set. She returned to the court but called it quits after Li held serve.
The Polish star beat Daria Snigur in straight sets in her second-round opener on Thursday.
Li, who is ranked 34, recorded a a second career win over a top-10 opponent. She will face Leylah Fernandez in the round of 16.
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