Swiatek aiming to end year on a positive note as WTA Finals spot hangs in balance

Iga Swiatek, the former world number 1, could potentially miss the WTA Finals for the first time since 2020, according to recent reports. This is due to Swiatek's limited success this year, with only one tournament win at the Canadian Open in August and a quarter-final exit at all four Grand Slams. Despite having played in every WTA Finals edition since 2021, the six-time major champion currently sits at 10th in the qualifying table for the November 8-15 tournament in Indian Wells. Only four of the eight available spots remain up for grabs.

Swiatek, speaking ahead of her Wuhan Open match, expressed her determination to finish the year on a positive note and secure a spot in the finals. This would be her first time facing such a situation, a challenge she is motivated to embrace. Swiatek, who will face compatriot Magdalena Frech in her opening match in Wuhan, will also compete at events in Ningbo and Tokyo before the WTA Finals conclude.