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Charleston Open 2022: New Number 1 Iga Swiatek Pulls Out Of Tournament To Take Rest

Iga Swiatek won the Miami Open 2022 on Saturday. She will replace Ashleigh Barty at number one in the women's rankings.

New No. 1 Iga Swiatek withdrew from next week바카라s Credit One Charleston Open just hours after defeating Naomi Osaka to win the Miami Open title. (More Tennis News)

Organizers from the season바카라s first clay-court tournament announced Swiatek바카라s decision on Saturday.

Swiatek said in a statement she had played the previous few weeks and needed a break.

바카라I바카라ve got a harmless injury of my arm that I need to rest,바카라 she said.

Swiatek also won at Indian Wells on March 20. Earlier Saturday, she topped Osaka 6-4, 6-0 to extend her winning streak to 17 matches.

바카라I hoped to start the clay season in Charleston there, but unfortunately, I need to wait,바카라 she said.

Swiatek will take over the women바카라s No. 1 ranking due to Ash Barty retiring.

Charleston Open tournament director Bob Moran congratulated Swiatek on her success and new status as the world바카라s No. 1 player. He said he was disappointed Swiatek will miss the event but understands she played 바카라a lot of tennis over the past four weeks.바카라

The tournament begins Monday ,with the championship finals set for April 10.

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