Swiatek Criticizes Umpiring Decision in Roland Garros Semifinals
Iga Swiatek, after her defeat in the Roland Garros semi-finals against Aryna Sabalenka, expressed her disagreement with the umpire’s decision not to inspect a mark on the court at her request.
The incident occurred during the second set, with Swiatek leading 4-2, while Sabalenka was serving on the Philippe-Chatrier court.
After Sabalenka’s first serve was called out, Swiatek pointed at the mark and asked the umpire Kader Nouni to review it.
“I wanted him to come down, but he didn’t. I don’t think it was fair, especially when he came down every time Aryna asked him. I don’t understand it, but I don’t really care,” commented Swiatek.
Iga Swiatek
Swiatek, whose 26-match unbeaten streak at Roland Garros came to an end with the 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0 defeat, also mentioned a previous situation.
According to the tennis player, the umpire tried to convince her that her request for a review was because her own return had been called out.
After a brief exchange, Swiatek accepted the decision and prepared to receive Sabalenka’s second serve, with an ironic smile.
