Sport 20 OCT 2026
Iga Świątek announces early end to season after demanding year
Poland's five-time Grand Slam champion says she needs extended rest after one of the most challenging seasons of her career.
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Sport · WTA GUANGZHOU
Świątek forced to retire mid-match after playing through thigh injury
Poland's former world number one revealed she had been considering withdrawal since her second-round match but pushed through until the pain became unbearable.
Sport · TENNIS
Świątek and Chwalińska to meet again after waiting nearly a decade for rematch
The two Polish tennis stars last faced each other as 15-year-olds in Stockholm in 2016, when Świątek won in straight sets.
Sport · WTA WUHAN
Maja Chwalińska reaches first WTA 1000 quarter-final with victory over Iva Jovic
Polish player defeats American seed to make history in China, setting up potential semi-final clash with Iga Świątek.
Sport · TENNIS
Iga Świątek admits this year has been her ‘toughest season’ as coach changes bite
Poland's tennis star opens up about the difficulties she has faced this year, including changing coaches and a drop in Grand Slam success.