Iga Swiatek praised for making ‘wise decision’ by former world No 1 – ‘Good for her’

"Do we know all the details about it? Maybe it's worse than what she's explaining or addressing."

By Shahida Jacobs · Tennis365

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 6:30 AM

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Kim Clijsters praised Iga Swiatek's decision to conclude her 2026 tennis season early to recover.
Swiatek suffered a thigh injury during her Wuhan Open semifinal loss against Maja Chwalinska.
The withdrawal ended Swiatek's chances of qualifying for the season-ending WTA Finals.

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Former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters has praised Iga Swiatek for making the wise decision to end her 2026 season early. Swiatek opted to shut down her campaign following an intense period and a thigh injury suffered during the Wuhan Open, which also ruled her out of qualifying for the WTA Finals.

Speaking on the Love All podcast, Clijsters noted the importance of players listening to their bodies rather than risking severe long-term injuries ahead of 2027. She commended the world No. 9 for prioritizing recovery after an intensely demanding schedule.

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Iga Swiatek praised for making ‘wise decision’ by former world No 1 – ‘Good for her’

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