Iga Swiatek Eliminated from Wuhan Open Following Left-Leg Injury

Iga Swiatek's Wuhan Open campaign ends in a semi-final defeat to Maja Chwalinska after a left-leg injury hampered the Polish star's performance.

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October 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Wuhan, China — Iga Swiatek saw her Wuhan Open run come to an abrupt end on Saturday after a left-leg injury hindered her performance during a semi-final match against her childhood friend and fellow Pole, Maja Chwalinska.

The match concluded with a 7-5, 6-1 victory for Chwalinska, marking a difficult exit for Swiatek, who had been working to secure her spot in the upcoming WTA Finals.

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Swiatek entered the tournament following a 6-4, 6-1 quarter-final win over Ann Li on Friday, which had set the stage for the all-Polish semi-final showdown. Her season has been characterized by significant fluctuations, featuring major titles at Wimbledon and Cincinnati alongside a series of unexpected straight-set losses.

The former world No. 1, who previously held the top ranking for 75 consecutive weeks, had been aiming to boost her standing in the race to the WTA Finals. A tournament victory in Wuhan would have elevated her to 4,584 live points, though her qualification remained dependent on the results of competitors such as Karolina Muchova and others.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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