BEIJING — World top-ranked and defending champion Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from subsequent week’s China Open in Beijing, citing private causes.
Swiatek and the WTA Tour introduced her withdrawal on Friday.
“On account of private issues, I’m pressured to withdraw from the China Open in Beijing. I’m very sorry as I had an incredible time enjoying and profitable this event final 12 months and was actually trying ahead to being again there,” Swiatek stated. “I’m sorry I gained’t be part of it this time.”
Swiatek has gained 4 of the earlier eight WTA 1000-level occasions performed this 12 months however final competed in New York two weeks in the past on the U.S. Open, the place she misplaced to Jessica Pegula within the quarterfinals.
Swiatek additionally withdrew from this week’s Korea Open in Seoul, citing fatigue.
Others to withdraw from the China Open are No. 9-ranked Maria Sakkari, with a seamless shoulder harm, and Danielle Collins, who has an sickness.
U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka would be the top-seeded participant in Beijing, a event at which she has reached the quarterfinals twice in three profession appearances. U.S. Open runner-up Pegula is anticipated to be seeded No. 2.
