Swiatek Takes Break from Tennis, Pulls Out of Polish Team Event
Iga Swiatek announces surprise withdrawal from Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tournament, citing personal reasons and a need to recharge before the clay-court season.
Swiatek explained that she wouldn't be representing Poland in the qualifying tournament, scheduled to take place from April 10th to April 12th in Radom, against Switzerland and Ukraine. This decision comes after her recent quarter-final elimination at the Miami Open, where she lost to 19-year-old Alexandra Eala from the Philippines.
Swiatek apologized to her fans, particularly those in Poland, acknowledging that this wasn't the news they were hoping for. However, she emphasized that this decision was necessary for her personal growth and development as a player.
Iga Swiatek will not play the Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tournament in Radom.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 2, 2025
“I have made a difficult decision. I know that this is not the information that fans, especially Polish ones, wanted, nevertheless it is the right decision for me for now.
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Iga Swiatek revealed that she will be taking a break from tennis, citing the need for more balance in her life and a focus on her training. “I know that this is not the information that fans, especially Polish ones, wanted, nevertheless it is the right decision for me for now,” she explained.
Swiatek's decision comes after a recent quarter-final exit from the Miami Open, where she lost to 19-year-old Alexandra Eala from the Philippines. The match was played amidst heightened security, following an incident where Swiatek was verbally abused by a spectator during a practice session. Despite the challenging circumstances, Swiatek expressed her well-wishes for her team, saying, “Now it's time for more balance, focusing on myself and my training. I keep my fingers crossed for the girls and the whole team.”
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