Tennis: Poland’s Świątek pulls out of German Open with injury

Poland’s tennis world No. 1 Iga Świątek has withdrawn from next week’s German Open tournament, citing shoulder discomfort.

Poland's tennis world No. 1 Iga Świątek poses with the French Open trophy in Paris on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

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Iga Świątek’s decision was announced by the event organisers on Friday, Polish state news agency PAP reported.

Last week, the 21-year-old Pole claimed her second French Open and is currently on a 35-match winning streak. 

That run has seen her win six successive tournaments (Doha, Indian Wells, Miami, Stuttgart, Rome and Paris) and shoot to number one in the WTA rankings. 

“I will focus on recovery and rest in order to be ready for Wimbledon.”

Citing recurrent shoulder discomfort, @iga_swiatek has withdrawn from next week's WTA 500 event in Berlin. https://t.co/vS9SOiWU7l

— TENNIS (@Tennis) June 10, 2022

Świątek said she would now “focus on recovery and rest” as she prepares for Wimbledon, which starts on June 27. 

Missing next week’s grass event in Berlin will give her more time to regroup as Poland’s world No. 1 sets her sights on winning another Grand Slam title, the PAP news agency reported.

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Source: PAP, eurosport.co.uk