Swiatek to Defend Title at 2023 Stuttgart Clay Season Opener

Iga Swiatek, the world’s top player, said on social media that she has started training again after missing the Miami Open due to a rib ailment.

Swiatek, 21, traveled to Miami to defend her 2022 championship but had to withdraw from the competition too late.

Swiatek has committed to beginning her 2023 clay season at Stuttgart, where she is the current champion. The Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart will begin on April 17.

“Back at it,” Swiatek tweeted.

Due to a rib issue, Swiatek opted to miss Miami.

Swiatek acknowledged having a rib issue after falling to Elena Rybakina in the Indian Wells quarterfinal.

Nonetheless, Swiatek traveled to Miami because she wanted to play there.

Swiatek made her withdrawal public in a lengthy note on March 22nd.

“You know that in and after Doha I was struggling with a strong infection. I was allowed to play, but a strong episode of a tough cough led to a rib injury. We were trying to handle it and continue to play as long as it was safe for me. We were analyzing the data in the last days and my doctor prepared my diagnosis. Unfortunately, I’m still feeling a lot of discomfort and pain and I can’t compete. need to take a break to recover and I have to pull out of the Miami Open and Billie Jean King Cup. I will keep you updated about where I play next, because it depends on my process of recovering and the recommendation of my medical team. I have the best team behind me, we only need some time to deal with the injury. It’s a truly difficult call to not play in Miami and BJKC, but health is the most important. I’m grateful this is the first health issue in a long time and I was able to compete in perfect shape for so long, but that’s sports, it happens sometimes, without our control. Time to accept it and get well as soon possible,” Swiatek said in a statement.