Iga Swiatek shocks her fans after announcing her retirement from the Miami Open. The world no.1 has been struggling with a rib injury caused by an abnormal cough. This was her statement:

“You know that in and after Doha I was struggling with a strong infection. I was allowed to play, but a strong episode of a tough cough led to a rib injury. We were trying to handle it and continue to play as long as it was safe for me. We were analyzing the data in the last few days and my doctor prepared my diagnosis.

Unfortunately, I’m still feeling a lot of discomfort and pain and I can’t compete. I need to take a break to recover and I have to pull out of the Miami Open and Billie Jean King Cup.

I will keep you updated about where I play next because it depends on my process of recovering and the recommendation of my medical team.”

Iga Swiatek in 2023

Currently the world no.1, the Pole played her last match on the 17^th of March when she lost to world no.7 Elena Rybakina 6-2 6-2 in the semifinal in Indian Wells (draw).

Presently, during this year Iga owns a composed 16-4 match record. Iga clinched 1 title in Doha. The Pole reached the final in Dubai.