World No. 4 and Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday during her third-set match, citing a suspected virus affecting players at the Caja Mágica. Tennis Majors reported that Swiatek experienced dizziness and coordination issues during the match.
Swiatek told the publication she felt increasingly unwell as the third set progressed, describing a lack of energy and physical stability. The Polish player's retirement marks a significant withdrawal from one of the WTA's premier clay-court events, held annually in Madrid.
The reported illness circulating among competitors at the venue raises questions about conditions at the tournament. Swiatek's withdrawal comes amid the demanding spring clay-court swing, which includes multiple high-profile events across Europe leading into the French Open.
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- Tennis Majors: "No energy or stability": Swiatek worried about a virus circulating at the Caja Mágica. Published 2026-04-25.
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