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Why Swiatek is ending her 'most demanding' season now

Why Swiatek is ending her 'most demanding' season now

Summary

Tennis player Iga Swiatek is ending her 2026 season early because of a thigh injury and to give her body time to recover. She did not qualify for the WTA Finals for the first time since 2019 and has had a challenging year, winning only one major tournament.

Key Facts

  • Iga Swiatek pulled out of the Ningbo Open with a thigh injury.
  • She will finish her 2026 season early to rest and recover fully.
  • Swiatek missed qualifying for the WTA Finals for the first time since 2019.
  • She has dropped to ninth place in the world tennis rankings.
  • Swiatek won one major title this year, the Canadian Open in August.
  • Her win-loss record for 2026 is 42 wins and 16 losses.
  • She changed her coach in March, now working with Francisco Roig.
  • Swiatek has spoken openly about feeling stress and anxiety during matches.
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