World No.1 Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the upcoming China Open citing ‘personal matters’ as the reason. It’s been a mixed season for Swiatek, who has experienced several highs, including her French Open victory earlier this year, as well as taking a bronze medal at the Olympics, also held at Roland-Garros, later that same summer.

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the China Open, where she was the reigning champion, for personal reasons.

World number one Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the China Open for personal reasons, the five-times Grand Slam champion said on Friday. The 23-year-old Pole won last year's China Open after beating Russian Liudmila Samsonova in straight sets in the final.