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Swiatek withdraws from Madrid Open after falling ill in match
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MADRID — Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to an unspecified illness while playing her round-of-32 match against American Ann Li on Saturday.
Li got the walkover win when the fourth-ranked Swiatek withdrew while trailing 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0.
Swiatek, the 2024 Madrid champion, required a medical timeout while down 2-0 in the deciding set. She returned to the court but called it quits after Li held serve.
The Polish star beat Daria Snigur in straight sets in her second-round opener Thursday.
Li, who is ranked No. 34, recorded a second career win over a top-10 opponent. She will face Leylah Fernandez in the round of 16.
