World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has made a surprising decision to withdraw from the upcoming China Open, citing “personal reasons.” The five-time Grand Slam champion announced her decision on Friday, leaving fans and experts speculating about the cause behind this unexpected move.
Swiatek, 23, was the defending champion in Beijing, having claimed the title last year with a dominant performance over Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova in the final. Her absence from the tournament this year has caught many off guard, especially as she had expressed excitement about returning to the event.