Swiatek loses to Chwalinska in Wuhan Open semi-final

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 16:32 · Archive

Iga Swiatek lost to Polish compatriot Maja Chwalinska 7-5 6-1 in the Wuhan Open semi-final, hampered by a leg injury.

Iga Swiatek was hampered by a leg injury as she lost to Polish compatriot and childhood friend Maja Chwalinska 7-5 6-1 in the Wuhan Open semi-final. Swiatek had led 5-3 in the first set but Chwalinska saved two set points before the six-time grand slam winner took a medical timeout. Swiatek continued with a bandaged left thigh but struggled to put pressure on her leg and chase returns across the court.

Chwalinska, who was Swiatek's junior doubles partner and is the French Open runner-up, will now face British player Sonay Kartal in the final. Kartal defeated Jelena Ostapenko 7-6 (11-9) 7-6 (7-5) in the first semi-final, overcoming a 4-1 lead squandered by the Latvian in both sets. Kartal was ranked 136 places below Ostapenko at world No.170.

Swiatek and Chwalinska, who have known each other since they were ten, shared a handshake after their first competitive clash in a decade. 'The fact that I actually won against her is actually crazy for me,' an emotional Chwalinska said after the match. With Swiatek's loss, world No.6 Elina Svitolina secured her place in the WTA Finals, becoming the seventh player to qualify for next month's year-ending championship.

How it is being reported

• Poles apart: Swiatek downed by compatriot in WuhanAn ailing Iga Swiatek has lost to her fellow Pole Maja Chwalinska in the Wuhan Open semi-final while British surprise packet Sonay Kartal also made the final.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 16:06
• Poles apart: Swiatek downed by compatriot in WuhanAn ailing Iga Swiatek has lost to her fellow Pole Maja Chwalinska in the Wuhan Open semi-final while British surprise packet Sonay Kartal also made the final.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 16:06

In this story: Iga Swiatek · Maja Chwalinska · Sonay Kartal · Jelena Ostapenko · Elina Svitolina · Wuhan Open · Wuhan

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