Swiatek wins; Alcaraz pulls out

MANILA, Philippines, April 17 ------ Iga Swiatek cruised to a straight-sets victory over Laura Siegemund in Stuttgart in her opening match of the clay-court season and first under new coach Francisco Roig.

The former world No. 1, who took an early exit at the hands of compatriot Magda Linette at the Miami Open last month, saw off home hope Siegemund 6-2, 6-3 in the Last 16.

Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Barcelona Open because of a wrist injury that troubled him in his first-round match, potentially casting doubt over his Roland Garros defense. “I won’t be able to continue in the tournament,” Alcaraz said.

Source: philstar.com