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Key rivals have been eliminated at the Wuhan Open, handing Iga Swiatek a prime chance to climb the rankings and book her place at the 2026 WTA Finals.
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Iga Swiatek's pursuit of a place at the 2026 WTA Finals has received a significant lift after key competitors were knocked out of the Wuhan Open. The Polish star remains firmly in contention and now has a golden opportunity to climb the rankings.
Swiatek's victory over compatriot Magdalena Frech looked comfortable on the scoreboard, but the world-class player admitted the encounter was far from straightforward. She committed 21 unforced errors and served four double faults, though she converted six of 16 break-point chances to get the job done.
Next in Swiatek's path is American Ashlyn Krueger, in what will be their first head-to-head on the WTA Tour. With her main rivals already eliminated, a deep run could prove decisive in the Finals race.
Away from the court, Swiatek turned heads at the Wuhan player party in a striking red dress - a departure from her usual black attire. She revealed the choice was entirely her own, saying she wanted something different and felt confident in the bold colour.
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