Overview
- Swiatek retired from her Madrid Open match against Ann Li on Saturday because of a stomach virus.
- She lost a first-set tiebreak, won the second 6-2, then stopped at 0-3 in the decider after a medical timeout and on-court checks of her temperature and blood pressure.
- The world No. 4 said she felt dizzy and uncoordinated with “zero energy,” and she expects to resume training in three to four days.
- This is her first mid-match retirement since Rome 2023 and her earliest Madrid exit, costing her most of the 390 ranking points she was defending.
- Ann Li advances to face Leylah Fernandez next, while Swiatek targets recovery for the Italian Open starting May 5 with her form into Roland Garros still to be confirmed.