MADRID — Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open Saturday as a result of an unknown sickness whereas taking part in within the spherical of 32 towards American Ang Lee.
Lee gained by default as 4th place Swiatek withdrew with a lead of 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0.
Swiatek, the 2024 Madrid champion, requested a medical timeout whereas trailing 0-2 within the deciding set. She returned to the courtroom, however known as it off after Lee held serve.
The Polish star defeated Daria Snigl in straight units in her second spherical opener on Thursday.
Lee, ranked No. 34, recorded his second profession win over a top-10 opponent. She is going to face Leila Fernandez within the spherical of 16.
