Iga Swiatek was brilliant again in San Diego, winning her eighth title of a dominant season. But her victory over Donna Vekic in the final was not without a moment of controversy.
Ad Trailing 3-2 in the second set and behind 15-40 on serve, Swiatek raced to the net to chase down a short ball. She flicked it back into play but left it short and in the middle of the court.
As Vekic came up to play the ball, Swiatek waved both arms above her head. Tennis'Pure Roger' — Alcaraz compared to Federer, Nadal and Djokovic by Mouratoglou2 HOURS AGO Whether the motion put off Vekic is unclear.
She hit the next shot within Swiatek’s reach but then passed her with a brilliant forehand to win the game. Swiatek did not receive any warning from the umpire – but did receive criticism on social media, with many pointing out that this is not the first time the world No.