World number one tennis player Iga Świątek has withdrawn from the upcoming WTA tournament in Berlin, citing exhaustion after an intense season. This announcement follows her recent victory at the French Open, where she secured another Grand Slam title. In her statement, the 23-year-old Polish star mentioned her need to rest and recuperate after nine gruelling weeks of competition.
Despite Świątek’s absence, the Berlin tournament will feature other top players, including American Coco Gauff, currently ranked number two in the WTA standings. The organizers confirmed that the event would proceed as planned, ensuring high-level competition and exciting matches for tennis fans.
“Due to overall physical and mental fatigue after an intense 9 weeks, unfortunately, I do need to withdraw from the tournament in Berlin in order to rest and recover,”
we can read on WTA Berlin’s X profile.
"Due to overall physical and mental fatigue after an intense 9 weeks, unfortunately I do need to withdraw from the tournament in Berlin in order to rest and recover.”
— ecotrans Ladies Open (@wtaberlin) June 12, 2024
We will miss you Iga 🥲 See you in the future!🫶 pic.twitter.com/97R5s7e57K