Iga Świątek’s Quarterfinal in Seoul Postponed Due to Rain
The highly anticipated quarterfinal match in Seoul featuring Iga Świątek was stopped before it even began. Fans had been waiting for the clash between the world’s number two and Barbora Krejcíková, but nature had its own plans. Heavy rainfall in South Korea left organizers with no choice but to postpone the encounter until Saturday.
Originally, Świątek was scheduled to step onto the court on Friday as the third match of the day at the WTA 500 tournament. The day was supposed to begin with Clara Tauson against Maya Joint, but persistent downpours made play impossible. Organizers tried to salvage the schedule by reshuffling, hoping to start with the match between Suzan Lamens and Katerina Siniaková. Still, as the rain continued, it became clear that not all quarterfinals could be played. Świątek’s meeting with Krejcíková was eventually removed from Friday’s plan altogether.
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Some doubles matches were moved indoors, but for singles, the delays could not be avoided. Only two contests were left on the central court for Friday—Lamens versus Siniaková, and Ella Seidel against Jekaterina Aleksandrowa. That meant Świątek’s match had to be carried over, with her fate now tied to Saturday’s tighter schedule.
For Świątek, the situation must feel frustrating, especially after her strong performance earlier in the tournament. In her first match, she had brushed past Sorana Cîrstea with a convincing 6:3, 6:2 victory, showing confidence and composure. Her quarterfinal opponent was set after Krejcíková turned around a dramatic battle to defeat Emma Raducanu. Fans were eager to see two Grand Slam champions square off, with a semifinal spot hanging in the balance.
Now, all eyes turn to Saturday. Weather forecasts suggest clearer skies, giving fans hope that the match will finally be played. If Świątek overcomes Krejcíková, she could potentially face a rematch against the opponent who stopped her in Montreal last month. That adds another layer of intrigue to the road ahead.
For now, the story is one of patience. Tennis players are no strangers to weather delays, but when a clash of this magnitude is postponed, disappointment is felt across the tennis world. Świątek’s supporters will simply have to wait another day, knowing that when the match does happen, it promises to be worth every minute.
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