WATCH: Fans furious as Swiatek uses "illegal" tactics again and apologizes after winning title
WTAMonday, 17 October 2022 at 10:30
Updated at Wednesday, 05 February 2025 at 21:35
Iga Swiatek once again enraged tennis fans by using her "illegal" tactics in the final of the 2022 San Diego Open.
Swiatek delivered yet another bagel to her opponent. She defeated Donna Vekic 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 in the final of the WTA 500 event in San Diego. The young Pole is the most dominant player of this season, and her ranking proves it, as she's far ahead of her competition.
Her final win at the 2022 San Diego Open was already her 64th this season, and there seems to be no one who can stop Swiatek in 2022.
However, despite her very likable personality, there's one thing that fans hate to see her doing, and that's waving her arms at the net. She did it a few times already this season, and when she did a few weeks ago at the US Open, John McEnroe criticized her move.
Many fans joined him after the final match at the 2022 San Diego Open, where she used this tactic again. Fans, even those who like the Polish player, were enraged and took to social media to express their opinions.
"Listen, I like Iga, but waving your arms to distract your opponents while they're hitting is sh***y, and she keeps doing it."
"Swiatek needs to cut out that distraction stuff. Such a bad and embarrassing look for her."
"Yes, hindrance! Very disappointing as #1 and a worldwide role model. This is so unnecessary!"
"I haven't seen a top WTA player doing this kinda cr*p... Poor sportsmanship, I think this is what her sports psychologist might have asked her do, to distract her opponents.. Cheap Tricks won't work for long."
It seems that the young Pole is aware that it's not the best idea to do this during a tennis match as she apologized to Donna Vekic after the final. The majority of her fans probably hope she won't do it again since she can also win without it.
"This is the best prize/trophy ever! Thank you, San Diego, for an amazing (cloudy) week and this unique vibe. I love it here. And congrats, Donna Vekic, for your amazing run! And sorry for waving my hands at the net."
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