Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Miami Open attributable to a rib damage on the eve of her opening match.
Top seed Swiatek was attributable to start her marketing campaign in opposition to American Claire Liu within the second spherical on Thursday after being given a bye within the first spherical.
“You know that in and after Doha I was struggling with a strong infection,” world No.1 Swiatek stated.
“I was allowed to play, but a strong episode of tough cough led to a rib injury.
“We had been making an attempt to deal with it and proceed to play so long as it was secure for me. We had been analysing the information within the final days and my physician ready my prognosis.
“Unfortunately, I’m still feeling a lot of discomfort and pain and I can’t compete.”
Swiatek added that the damage would additionally hold her out of Poland’s Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in opposition to Kazakhstan in mid-April.
“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,” she added.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
