Overview

• Iga Swiatek advanced to the China Open last 16 after Camila Osorio retired hurt before their second set.
• She said she might forgo tournaments even if designated mandatory, arguing players “play too much” under the current schedule.
• Since last year, WTA rules have required top players to enter all four Grand Slams, 10 WTA 1000s and six 500-level events.
• Her remarks followed multiple retirements in Beijing, including France’s Lois Boisson in the WTA draw and Jakub Mensik in the ATP event, with Carlos Alcaraz recently experiencing an ankle scare in Tokyo.
• Swiatek described the Asian swing as the toughest stretch and said she will focus on recovery while committed to this year’s required events, with no policy changes announced.