Unable to move well on the court, the five-time Grand Slam champion extended her streak of not reaching a final after a demoralizing loss to Coco Gauff in the semifinals of the Madrid Open.

Poland’s Iga Swiatek is reportedly considering taking an extended break after the French Open. The 23-year-old, who is regarded as one of the best players currently playing in women’s tennis in the singles category, is going through a difficult phase according to her own high standards.

It was Świątek's worst loss on clay since 2019. She must now regroup for the Italian Open in Rome, where she is the defending champion.