Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the tournament in Ningbo, China, before she could play a first match. She pulled out because she has not recovered from a thigh injury. Her absence means she will not gain ranking points from the event. Swiatek's chances of qualifying for the WTA Finals, also known as the WTA Masters, have therefore suffered a setback. The report did not give a timetable for her return or say whether she would resume her Asian schedule. Points earned in earlier events will remain in place unless she returns to competition.