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Injured Swiatek Falls in Wuhan Open Semi-Final as Chwalinska Reaches Maiden WTA 1000 Final
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CNBC TV18•18-10-2026, 19:12
Injured Swiatek Falls in Wuhan Open Semi-Final as Chwalinska Reaches Maiden WTA 1000 Final
- •Iga Swiatek suffered a left-leg injury during her Wuhan Open semi-final, losing 7-5 6-1 to childhood friend Maja Chwalinska.
- •Swiatek took a medical timeout and played with a bandaged left thigh despite warnings from her physio regarding health risks.
- •Maja Chwalinska advanced to her first WTA 1000 final where she will face Sonay Kartal.
- •Sonay Kartal secured her spot in the final by defeating Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets, overcoming a 4-1 deficit in both frames.
- •Elina Svitolina officially secured her qualification for the upcoming WTA Finals following Swiatek's defeat.
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Iga Swiatek was defeated by her Polish compatriot and childhood friend Maja Chwalinska with a score of 7-5, 6-1 in the Wuhan Open semi-finals.
Maja Chwalinska will face Sonay Kartal in the final after the Briton defeated Jelena Ostapenko.
World number six Elina Svitolina secured her place in the WTA Finals and became the seventh player to qualify following Swiatek's defeat in the semi-finals.
