Iga Swiatek Requests Removal of Disruptive Fan at WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia
During her crucial group match against Amanda Anisimova at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek demanded the chair umpire remove a disruptive spectator.
Incident Details
Swiatek had secured the opening set in a tense tie-break but was distracted by a fan allegedly intoxicated and shouting between serves. This disruption occurred during a critical moment of the match.
"He is clearly drunk, can you kick him out? He is disturbing the game, he is shouting during the second serve."
The chair umpire, however, responded that direct removal was not possible and said,
"I cannot kick him out for that, I will see if we can talk to him."
Match Outcome
- Amanda Anisimova fought back from a set down to defeat Swiatek.
- Anisimova advanced to the semi-finals of the season-ending event.
Summary
Iga Swiatek's call for action against a disruptive fan highlights the difficulty of maintaining focus amid distractions, even at top-level tennis events.
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