Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek admitted on Monday that she may consider skipping mandatory tournaments in the future to safeguard her health, after a series of injuries to players overshadowed the China Open.

The Polish star, currently ranked world No. 2, advanced to the last 16 in Beijing after her opponent, Colombia’s Camila Osorio, retired injured before the second set.

A Growing Concern Over Scheduling

The sheer volume of tournaments has long been under scrutiny. Veterans like Novak Djokovic have already scaled back their schedules to prolong their careers, while younger players face mounting pressure to meet tour obligations.

“I don’t know yet how my career is going to look like in a couple of years," said Swiatek, 24. “Maybe I will have to choose some tournaments and sk

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