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Swiatek Quits Madrid Open Amidst Scorching Heat
25 Apr
Summary
- Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to heat illness.
- She required medical attention during her second-round match against Ann Li.
- Swiatek had previously reached the semi-finals at the French Open.
World number four Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Madrid Open, citing the extreme heat as the cause for her withdrawal. The Polish star was competing in her second-round match against American player Ann Li in the Spanish capital.
Swiatek lost the opening set in a tiebreak but convincingly took the second set 6-2. However, she began to struggle significantly in the third set, falling a break behind. She was observed receiving medical attention, with her temperature and vital signs being monitored due to the sweltering conditions.
Ultimately, Swiatek determined she was unable to continue, leading to her withdrawal with the score at 6-7 (4-7), 6-2, 0-3. The fourth seed's exit is a significant blow, especially after her dominant first-round victory. Her clay season has faced challenges, with earlier quarter-final and second-round exits in Stuttgart and the Italian Open, respectively.
