Swiatek withdraws from Madrid in tears

A very tough day for Iga Swiatek who still can't find the desired feelings. The Mutua Madrid Open 2026 seemed like the perfect setting to regain faith in her tennis and new identity, but the Polish player's major obstacle has turned out to be her physical condition. Today, in her third-round match against Ann Li, she appeared unwell throughout the game, even going as far as calling the doctor to check her vitals. Ultimately, Iga retired in the middle of the third set (7-6(4), 2-6, 3-0 and retirement) and left the court in tears, deeply affected by the situation. We will see if she issues a statement soon and communicates the extent of her physical issues.

Iga 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/FxjXMnmyLn

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 25, 2026

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Swiatek se retira de Madrid entre lágrimas