Iga Swiatek pulls out of Miami Open and Billie Jean King Cup with rib injury - 'A truly difficult call'

22.03.2023 - 18:33 eurosport.com

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has been forced to pull out of the upcoming Miami Open and Billie Jean King Cup with injury. Swiatek revealed after her defeat to Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals of Indian Wells that she had been struggling with a rib complaint following an infection.

Ad «You know that in and after Doha I was struggling with a strong infection. I was allowed to play, but a strong episode of a tough cough led to a rib injury.

We were trying to handle it and continue to play as long as it was safe for me,» she wrote on social media. WTA MiamiRepeat or refresh: Who is set to shine at the Miami Open?4 HOURS AGO «We were analysing the data in the last days and my doctor prepared my diagnosis.

Unfortunately I'm still feeling a lot of pain and I can't compete. I need to take a break to recover and I have to pull out of the Miami Open and Billie Jean King Cup. »I will keep you updated about where I play next, because it depends on my process of recovering and the recommendation of my medical team.

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