Another marquee name exited the Mutua Madrid Open Saturday, as an unwell Iga Swiatek was unable to complete her match.
Ann Li led the 2024 champion, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0, when Swiatek called it a day. The victory marked her first Top 10 win since the 2022 Miami Open, where she defeated Anett Kontaveit.
Swiatek had looked to take control of the contest once even on scoreboard, but fell behind an early break in the deciding set when her crosscourt forehand flew wide. The Pole then took a seat, burying her head in her hands having requested the trainer.
