Paris, Sept 20, 2024 (AFP) - Top-ranked Swiatek out of Beijing due to 'personal matters'

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2024-09-20

World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek withdrew from the prestigious Beijing 1000 WTA tournament on Friday citing "personal matters". "Due to personal matters, I'm forced to withdraw from the China Open in Beijing," the 23-year-old Pole said in a statement ahead of the event which starts on September 25. "I'm very sorry as I had an amazing time playing and winning this tournament last year and was really looking forward to being back......

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