Swiatek close to missing WTA Finals for the first time since 2020

Swiatek close to missing WTA Finals for the first time since 2020 left FILE PHOTO: Swiatek, who faces compatriot ⁠Magdalena Frech in her opening match in ⁠Wuhan on Wednesday, is also scheduled to compete at WTA 500 ‌events in Ningbo and Tokyo before the WTA Finals slots are wrapped ​up. REUTERS REUTERS https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/n7oegg/article71578342.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-09T131838Z_1465318152_UP1EMA910Z0E1_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-BEIJING.JPG Maxim Shemetov Tennis - China Open - National Tennis Center, Beijing, China - October 9, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek looks dejected after losing her quarter final match against Belgium's Elise Mertens REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov The ‌six-time Major champion has won only one tournament this year ‌at the Canadian…