Swiatek Upset by Wang as Inaugural WTCC Delivers Early Twists in Shenzhen

Overview

• Iga Swiatek fell 6-2, 6-3 to world No. 57 Wang Xinyu, marking the latest surprise at the World Tennis Continental Cup.
• One day earlier, the world No. 2 opened her WTCC singles with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Elena Rybakina.
• Belinda Bencic started Team Europe’s charge by rallying past Wang 4-6, 6-2, 10-5 in the opening match.
• The mixed-team event pits Team Europe against Team World in a non-ranking format intended for competitive practice and fan engagement.
• Swiatek is slated to close her WTCC stint with mixed doubles alongside Valentin Vacherot against Rybakina and Andrey Rublev on Sunday, as she builds toward the 2026 season after a 2025 highlighted by Wimbledon and Cincinnati titles and a year-end No. 2 finish.