playRybakina fires ace by Swiatek to move on at Australian Open (0:19)Elena Rybakina knocks off Iga Swiatek to advance to the Australian Open semifinals. (0:19)Associated PressMultiple AuthorsApr 25, 2026, 01:12 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMADRID — Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to an unspecified illness while playing her round-of-32 match against American Ann Li on Saturday.Li got the walkover win when the fourth-ranked Swiatek withdrew while trailing 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0.Swiatek, the 2024 Madrid champion, required a medical timeout while down 2-0 in the deciding set. She returned to the court but called it quits after Li held serve.The Polish star beat Daria Snigur in straight sets in her second-round opener Thursday.Li, who is ranked No. 34, recorded a second career win over a top-10 opponent. She will face Leylah Fernandez in the round of 16.
Rybakina fires ace by Swiatek to move on at Australian Open (0:19)Elena Rybakina knocks off Iga Swiatek to advance to the Australian Open semifinals. (0:19)
playRybakina fires ace by Swiatek to move on at Australian Open (0:19)Elena Rybakina knocks off Iga Swiatek to advance to the Australian Open semifinals. (0:19)Associated PressMultiple AuthorsApr 25, 2026, 01:12 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMADRID — Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to an unspecified illness while playing her round-of-32 match against American Ann Li on Saturday.Li got the walkover win when the fourth-ranked Swiatek withdrew while trailing 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0.Swiatek, the 2024 Madrid champion, required a medical timeout while down 2-0 in the deciding set. She returned to the court but called it quits after Li held serve.The Polish star beat Daria Snigur in straight sets in her second-round opener Thursday.Li, who is ranked No. 34, recorded a second career win over a top-10 opponent. She will face Leylah Fernandez in the round of 16.
playRybakina fires ace by Swiatek to move on at Australian Open (0:19)Elena Rybakina knocks off Iga Swiatek to advance to the Australian Open semifinals. (0:19)Associated PressMultiple AuthorsApr 25, 2026, 01:12 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMADRID — Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to an unspecified illness while playing her round-of-32 match against American Ann Li on Saturday.Li got the walkover win when the fourth-ranked Swiatek withdrew while trailing 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0.Swiatek, the 2024 Madrid champion, required a medical timeout while down 2-0 in the deciding set. She returned to the court but called it quits after Li held serve.The Polish star beat Daria Snigur in straight sets in her second-round opener Thursday.Li, who is ranked No. 34, recorded a second career win over a top-10 opponent. She will face Leylah Fernandez in the round of 16.
playRybakina fires ace by Swiatek to move on at Australian Open (0:19)Elena Rybakina knocks off Iga Swiatek to advance to the Australian Open semifinals. (0:19)Associated PressMultiple AuthorsApr 25, 2026, 01:12 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMADRID — Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to an unspecified illness while playing her round-of-32 match against American Ann Li on Saturday.Li got the walkover win when the fourth-ranked Swiatek withdrew while trailing 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0.Swiatek, the 2024 Madrid champion, required a medical timeout while down 2-0 in the deciding set. She returned to the court but called it quits after Li held serve.The Polish star beat Daria Snigur in straight sets in her second-round opener Thursday.Li, who is ranked No. 34, recorded a second career win over a top-10 opponent. She will face Leylah Fernandez in the round of 16.
playRybakina fires ace by Swiatek to move on at Australian Open (0:19)Elena Rybakina knocks off Iga Swiatek to advance to the Australian Open semifinals. (0:19)Associated PressMultiple AuthorsApr 25, 2026, 01:12 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMADRID — Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to an unspecified illness while playing her round-of-32 match against American Ann Li on Saturday.Li got the walkover win when the fourth-ranked Swiatek withdrew while trailing 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0.Swiatek, the 2024 Madrid champion, required a medical timeout while down 2-0 in the deciding set. She returned to the court but called it quits after Li held serve.The Polish star beat Daria Snigur in straight sets in her second-round opener Thursday.Li, who is ranked No. 34, recorded a second career win over a top-10 opponent. She will face Leylah Fernandez in the round of 16.
Associated PressMultiple AuthorsApr 25, 2026, 01:12 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMADRID — Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to an unspecified illness while playing her round-of-32 match against American Ann Li on Saturday.Li got the walkover win when the fourth-ranked Swiatek withdrew while trailing 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0.Swiatek, the 2024 Madrid champion, required a medical timeout while down 2-0 in the deciding set. She returned to the court but called it quits after Li held serve.The Polish star beat Daria Snigur in straight sets in her second-round opener Thursday.Li, who is ranked No. 34, recorded a second career win over a top-10 opponent. She will face Leylah Fernandez in the round of 16.
Associated PressMultiple AuthorsApr 25, 2026, 01:12 PM ET
MADRID — Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to an unspecified illness while playing her round-of-32 match against American Ann Li on Saturday.
Swiatek, the 2024 Madrid champion, required a medical timeout while down 2-0 in the deciding set. She returned to the court but called it quits after Li held serve.
Li, who is ranked No. 34, recorded a second career win over a top-10 opponent. She will face Leylah Fernandez in the round of 16.
Rybakina fires ace by Swiatek to move on at Australian Open (0:19)Elena Rybakina knocks off Iga Swiatek to advance to the Australian Open semifinals. (0:19)
playRybakina fires ace by Swiatek to move on at Australian Open (0:19)Elena Rybakina knocks off Iga Swiatek to advance to the Australian Open semifinals. (0:19)Associated PressMultiple AuthorsApr 25, 2026, 01:12 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMADRID — Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to an unspecified illness while playing her round-of-32 match against American Ann Li on Saturday.Li got the walkover win when the fourth-ranked Swiatek withdrew while trailing 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0.Swiatek, the 2024 Madrid champion, required a medical timeout while down 2-0 in the deciding set. She returned to the court but called it quits after Li held serve.The Polish star beat Daria Snigur in straight sets in her second-round opener Thursday.Li, who is ranked No. 34, recorded a second career win over a top-10 opponent. She will face Leylah Fernandez in the round of 16.
playRybakina fires ace by Swiatek to move on at Australian Open (0:19)Elena Rybakina knocks off Iga Swiatek to advance to the Australian Open semifinals. (0:19)Associated PressMultiple AuthorsApr 25, 2026, 01:12 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMADRID — Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to an unspecified illness while playing her round-of-32 match against American Ann Li on Saturday.Li got the walkover win when the fourth-ranked Swiatek withdrew while trailing 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0.Swiatek, the 2024 Madrid champion, required a medical timeout while down 2-0 in the deciding set. She returned to the court but called it quits after Li held serve.The Polish star beat Daria Snigur in straight sets in her second-round opener Thursday.Li, who is ranked No. 34, recorded a second career win over a top-10 opponent. She will face Leylah Fernandez in the round of 16.
Li got the walkover win when the fourth-ranked Swiatek withdrew while trailing 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0.
The Polish star beat Daria Snigur in straight sets in her second-round opener Thursday.
Elena Rybakina knocks off Iga Swiatek to advance to the Australian Open semifinals. (0:19)