Iga Swiatek withdraws from Bad Homburg Open semi-final with 'fever and possible food poisoning' ahead of 2023 Wimbledon

Iga Swiatek pulled out of her Bad Homburg Open semi-final on Friday morning, blaming “fever and possible food poisoning.” The 22-year-old world No. 1 had been due to take on Lucia Bronzetti in a match that would have been her first semi-final played on grass at the elite level, however she has instead withdrawn from a WTA tournament for the first time in her career. Ad She had beaten Russia’s Anna Blinkova 6-3 6-2 in the quarter-finals in Germany.

WimbledonSwiatek faces Lin in Wimbledon first round, Sabalenka meets Udvardy, Rybakina to play Rogers2 HOURS AGO Swiatek is preparing for the Wimbledon tournament next week, and she pulled out just as she was drawn against Zhu Lin in the first round at SW19. Writing on Twitter, the Polish player said: “I'm so sorry but I have to pull out of my match today. I had a restless night because of some fever and possible food poisoning.

I'm not able to perform today and I need to take care of myself. I hope I'll be fine soon. Your support in Bad Homburg was amazing, thank you.” The event organisers responded by announcing that Bronzetti is through to the finals as a result, saying on their Twitter account: “Unfortunately @iga_swiatek had to refrain from her semi-final participation due to health reasons.

Lucia Bronzetti is now the first finalist. We wish Iga a speedy recovery!” The winner of Katerina Siniakova against Liudmila Samsonova will play Emma Navarro in the other semi-final. Murray faces Peniston in all-British first round at Wimbledon, Djokovic opens against Cachin Exclusive: 'Historic' Wimbledon is a 'big goal' for motivated Ruud Wozniacki announces stunning return to tennis three years after retirement — 'It's time' Swiatek did not give any details on whether her illness