Iga Swiatek Requests Removal of Disruptive Fan at WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia
During a crucial group match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek approached the chair umpire to complain about a disruptive spectator. Swiatek had just won the first set in a tie-break against Amanda Anisimova, with the winner progressing to the semi-finals.
Swiatek was heard saying the fan was "clearly drunk" and shouting between the first and second serves, disturbing the flow of the match. She urged the umpire to take firm action.
"He is clearly drunk, can you kick him out? He is disturbing the game, he is shouting during the second serve."
The chair umpire responded that he could not immediately remove the fan but would try to address the issue.
"I cannot kick him out for that, I will see if we can talk to him."
Despite Swiatek’s efforts, Anisimova came back from a set down to defeat her and secure a place in the semi-finals.
Match Impact
- Swiatek took the first set in a tie-break
- Anisimova rallied to win the match
- The winner advanced to the semi-finals at the season-ending event in Riyadh
Author's summary: Iga Swiatek confronted an unruly fan disrupting play during her WTA Finals match, but despite efforts to intervene, Amanda Anisimova secured victory.