Iga Swiatek withdraws from Ningbo Open due to thigh injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Ningbo Open in China due to an injured left thigh. The six-time major winner cited ongoing issues with the injury and stated that she needs time to rest and recover. Last week, she lost to Maja Chwalinska in the semifinals at the Wuhan Open while struggling at times during that match. Swiatek's withdrawal reduces her chances of competing in the WTA Finals at Indian Wells next month, where she vied for the final spot among eight players. The outcome of the Ningbo tournament could impact Karolina Muchova's qualification for the WTA Finals if Swiatek does not reach the quarterfinals and Marta Kostyuk does not advance to the final.
- •Swiatek withdraws from Ningbo Open with a left thigh injury.
- •She lost in the semifinals at the Wuhan Open recently.
- •Her withdrawal affects her WTA Finals qualification chances.
- •Muchova could secure a finals spot depending on tournament results.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Swiatek withdraws from the Ningbo Open with a left thigh injury
"NINGBO, China (AP) — Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Ningbo Open in China because of an injured left thigh, diminishing her chances of contesting the season-ending WTA Finals at Indian Wells next month.The six-time major winner lost to eventual champion Maja Chwalinska in the semifinals at the Wuhan Open last week a nd struggled at times in that match.
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