Iga Swiatek Withdraws from Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers

Iga Swiatek, Poland's top tennis player and world number two, has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers, scheduled for April 10-12 against Switzerland and Ukraine. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she expressed that the decision was difficult but necessary for her to regain balance and focus on her training ahead of the clay court season. Swiatek has struggled this year, failing to win any titles and suffering early exits in recent tournaments, including a surprising loss at the Miami Open. Her absence is expected to significantly impact Poland's chances in the qualifiers, as she was a key player in their successful campaign last year. Swiatek is set to begin her clay season at the Stuttgart Open shortly after the qualifiers, where she will look to reclaim her form. The Polish team will be led by Magda Linette in her absence, aiming for success in the tournament without their star player.