“No apologies should ever be necessary for taking care of your mental or physical health” : Fans react as Iga Swiatek withdraws from Miami Open and Billie Jean King Cup
Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Miami Open owing to a rib injury.
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Iga Swiatek made a surprising decision to withdraw from the Miami Open and Billie Jean King on Wednesday. The world number one revealed that she had suffered a rib injury which was triggered by a violent coughing episode. The Pole posted a message on her social message, ensuring fans that she would be back stronger than ever.
Iga Swiatek competed at the Indian Wells Open last week, where she was defeated by Elena Rybakina in the finals in straight sets. The three-time Grand Slam champion revealed that she had been struggling with this injury since a while, and a final decision was made by her team prior to the Miami Open.
Iga Swiatek is expected to return in time for the clay court season which starts next month. The Pole already has two French Open titles to her name, and enjoyed a dominant clay court season last time around.
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“Never jeopardize your long-term health for anything,” Fans react on Iga Swiatek’s withdrawal
Fans on Twitter were quick to react to Iga Swiatek’s message on her withdrawal. They supported her decision, given that she wants to be at her 100% during the clay court season. One user also suggested that tennis players should never compromise their long term health for anything.
So sad for her not being able to defend her title, hope she recovers soon. Who will take her place in the draw?
— Lina Botero (@linisima) March 22, 2023
Have a good recovery Iga!
— Tecnifibre (@tecnifibre) March 22, 2023
Can't wait to see you on the court ?
Love you, take care ! We’re winning sttugart miami rome rg without dropping a set baby?? dw
— gio (@artemyyysyah) March 22, 2023
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Take care of yourself! We need you fully healthy! Speedy recovery!! ❤️
— Ewa (@Strzewa91) March 22, 2023
Never jeopardize your long-term health for anything. Very professional to offer an explanation but no apologies should ever be necessary for taking care of your mental or physical health. Best wishes for a full recovery. ?
— JimdishCT (@HuskyCast) March 22, 2023
Good decision @iga_swiatek – get well and see you in Paris in a great shape and with high spirits!
— Michael Sliwinski ??✌️???? (@MSliwinski) March 22, 2023
Good decision, Iga.
— courage??? (@ItJustIsHaught) March 22, 2023
Wishing you a speedy recovery ???? We'll miss you but we'll be looking forward to your next Jazda on court soon! ? Carry ON, champ.
Im a big fan of your tennis, but most important for me is that you are happy and healthy. Look after yourself and enjoy some reading ? wishing you peace and serenity Iga ?
— Iga Swiatek/Arsenal fan (@Iga_Arsenal_fan) March 22, 2023
Iga Swiatek won the Miami Open title last year, after defeating Naomi Osaka in the finals in straight sets. The second seed won the title without dropping a single set, as she extended her winning streak to 17 matches. The world number one is expected to return for Stuttgart Open in mid-April, as she begins her quest to win her third French Open title.
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