Iga Swiatek, the No. 4 seed at the Mutua Madrid Open, retired during her second-round match against Ann Li on Saturday, departing the court visibly distressed. According to Tennis Majors, Swiatek called for the doctor at 0–2 in the third set while trailing 7–6(4), 2–6, 0–3. The retirement represented one of the most difficult moments of her challenging campaign so far.
Li, seeded No. 31, advanced to the last 16 following Swiatek's withdrawal. The Polish player had struggled visibly throughout the match before requesting medical assistance in the third set.
The retirement underscores the difficulties Swiatek has faced this season. Her exit in Madrid adds to a pattern of setbacks that has marked her year on the WTA Tour.