Swiatek withdraws from WTA-500 tournament in Seoul

World No. 1 Iga Świątek has withdrawn from the WTA-500 tournament in Seoul.

According to TennisAsia on social media, all top-10 players have pulled out of the competition — with Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina, and Emma Navarro also opting out earlier. Daria Kasatkina is now set to be the top seed.

In 2023, Pegula won the tournament, defeating China's Yuan Yue in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3. Last year's prize fund was $259,303.