Overview

• Five players retired from matches in Beijing on Monday, including Camila Osorio against Iga Swiatek, Lois Boisson, Zheng Qinwen, Jakub Mensik and Lorenzo Musetti.
• Swiatek called the season "too long and too intense" and said she might forgo mandatory events in future to protect her health, though she has committed to the required slate this year.
• Under the WTA’s Mandatory Commitment policy, skipping required tournaments can trigger fines or ranking penalties.
• Coco Gauff backed calls for a shorter season, saying it is impossible for her to play more with expanded two‑week events.
• China’s Zheng Qinwen pushed back on calls for change, arguing the calendar is part of the sport and that the strongest players endure.