Former world No 1 Karolina Pliskova has withdrawn from her Dubai quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek due to a virus and cramps. Pliskova, 30, was in action on Wednesday at the Dubai Tennis Championships as she defeated Anhelina Kalinina 7-5 6-7 (6) 6-2.
After winning her first three matches in Dubai, Pliskova was scheduled to play top-seeded Swiatek in the quarterfinal. “I’m very sorry, but I have to withdraw from the @DDFTennis. After playing the finals here a few years ago and doing very well this year, it’s very disappointing for me.
But after struggling with a virus and cramps for couple hours right after my match, I’m not able to continue,” Pliskova announced on Twitter.
I’m very sorry, but I have to withdraw from the @DDFTennis. After playing the finals here a few years ago and doing very well this year, it’s very disappointing for me.
But after struggling with a virus and cramps for couple hours right after my match, I’m not able to continue. pic.twitter.com/x5oFIZMuoJ — Karolina Pliskova (@KaPliskova) February 22, 2023
Pliskova withdraws from the Swiatek match
Before withdrawing, Pliskova clinched a few notable wins in Dubai.
In her opener at the tournament, Pliskova defeated Tokyo Olympics runner-up Marketa Vondrousova 6-3 6-4. After beating Vondrousova,…
