Iga Swiatek hinted that she may return at the 2023 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart after missing out on Miami due to an injury.
The return of World No. 1 Iga Swiatek should happen shortly after her withdrawal from the Miami Open, as she prepares to participate at the WTA 500 event in Stuttgart. Swiatek, who has been nursing a rib injury since her impressive semifinal run at Indian Wells, has chosen the clay courts of Stuttgart as the stage for her comeback.
The news of Swiatek's imminent return was revealed during a friendly exchange with two-time Olympic gold medalist skier Mikaela Shiffrin. The pair's conversation hinted at a possible reunion in Germany, as Shiffrin is scheduled to be in neighboring Austria and Norway during the same time frame.
“I will be in Germany pretty soon, so. We will be pretty close to each other,” Swiatek said to Shiffrin. Despite a busy schedule, Shiffrin expressed her excitement at the prospect of witnessing Swiatek's comeback firsthand, writing on Instagram, "Hope your recovery continues well and I can't wait to watch you in Stuttgart, Iga!"
Swiatek, the defending champion in Stuttgart, seems eager to make a statement on her favorite surface. The Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, also referred to as the Stuttgart Open, is known for its high-caliber competition and iconic clay courts.
The tournament offers a brand new Porsche to the champion every year and that will provide the perfect setting for Swiatek to showcase her qualities, battling for the top prizes. With a solid performance at this prestigious event, she has the potential to reassert her dominance and set the stage for a successful clay-court season.
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