Iga Swiatek decries schedule crunch, will miss BJK Cup Finals
Swiatek has won two Grand Slams this year.
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Emma Raduncanu has secured a spot in the main draw of August’s Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic.
The 18-year-old first made waves with her unlikely fourth-round Wimbledon run. Raduncanu was forced to retire from the Grand Slam after experiencing breathing troubles during her round of 16 match against Ajla Tomljanovic.
A slot in the Silicon Valley Classic is crucial, as it provides athletes vital playing time on hard courts ahead of the U.S Open, the season’s final Grand Slam.
Swiatek has won two Grand Slams this year.
Swiatek downed Ons Jabeur in straight sets to claim the US Open title.
Both have appeared in Grand Slam finals already this year.
Pegula sipped a beer in her press conference to "help ease the loss."