Zheng Qinwen responded to comments by Iga Swiatek regarding the hectic WTA Tour calendar, after the Polish player criticized the large number of mandatory tournaments throughout the year. In a season lasting nearly 11 months—from January to November—and with the constant injuries seen on the Tour, the criticism has been repeated time and again.

The latest player to criticize the schedule was Iga Swiatek, precisely the player with the most matches this season, having accumulated 72 matches so far (59-13). The Pole has reached four finals and five other semifinals this year.

The China Open has been marked by several mid-match retirements. In the Round of 32 alone, stars like Paula Badosa, Barbora Krejcikova, Lois Boisson, and Camila Osorio withdrew from their respective matches. The most r

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