Iga Świątek moves up in seeding for WTA 1000 Beijing

Iga Świątek faces a critical period in her tennis season as she prepares for the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing. Following a series of withdrawals from top players, including Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova, Świątek has moved up in the seeding to number 8. This shift potentially allows her to avoid higher-ranked opponents like Jelena Rybakina or Aryna Sabalenka until the quarterfinals.

Świątek’s recent performance has sparked debate regarding her standing in women’s tennis. After a season with a 36-14 record and a drop to 9th in the WTA rankings, some analysts suggest she is no longer part of the dominant “Big Three” alongside Rybakina and Sabalenka. Her primary focus remains securing a spot in the WTA Finals to bolster her position ahead of 2027.

The Beijing tournament is part of a dense upcoming schedule for the Polish player, which may also include events in Wuhan and potentially Tokyo, depending on her progress in the race for the season-ending finals.