# Tennis: Iga Swiatek was forced to retire from her Madrid Open clash with Ann Li on Saturday due to illness. A champion in the Spanish capital in 2024, Swiatek rebounded from a one-set deficit to level the contest but put an end to proceedings while down 0-3 in the decider. The Polish six-time Grand Slam champion appeared to be struggling and asked for the doctor after getting broken early in the third set. It is Swiatek’s earliest ever exit in five appearances in Madrid.
Tennis: Ailing Swiatek retires in Madrid Open third round