Ashish Ranjan
Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Miami Open due to a rib injury, the incumbent champion and number one player in the world announced on Wednesday.After receiving a bye in the first round, top seed Swiatek was scheduled to commence her campaign against American Claire Liu in the second round on Thursday.
Swiatek stated, “You are aware that in and after Doha I was battling a severe infection.””I was permitted to participate, but a severe bout of coughing caused a rib injury. We attempted to manage the situation and continue playing as long as it was safe for me to do so. In the last few days, we analysed the data and my doctor prepared my diagnosis.
“Unfortunately, I am still experiencing considerable discomfort and pain, and I am unable to compete.”Iga Swiatek added that the injury would also keep her out of the mid-April Billie Jean King Cup qualifying match between Poland and Kazakhstan.
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“I will keep you posted on where I play next, as it will depend on my recovery and the advice of my medical team,” she continued.
