‘Dirty tactics. Can’t tolerate her ‘: Iga Swatek lands in fresh controversy after’ cheating ‘accusations | Tennis news

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A day after being labeled “Cheat” to hit a return from EMA Navarro despite the ball jumping twice in Australia Open quarterfinals, Iga Swatek was again in the midst of criticism during his semi -final match against Madison Keys. World # 2 called for a toilet break when Keys made a staggering comeback to win the second set 6-1 after losing the first 5-7. While Keys returned to the right on time and was ready to serve to start the third and final set, there was no sign of Swatek. The American even asked President Umpire to investigate the matter.

Winner Madison Keys of the USA (L) and Poland Iga Swatek shake their hands on the web after their woman's singles semi -final match on day twelve of the Australian open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 24, 2025. (Photo by David Gray / AFP) / - Image restricted to editorial use — string no commercial use -(AFP)
Winner Madison Keys of the USA (L) and Poland Iga Swatek shake their hands on the web after their woman’s singles semi -final match on day twelve of the Australian open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 24, 2025. (Photo by David Gray / AFP) / – Image restricted to editorial use — string no commercial use -(AFP)

Swatek finally went to court, but before she immediately positioned herself for receipt, she was seen on shadow practice for some time, much to Keys’ dismay and dissatisfaction. However, the 19th seed gave the perfect thing by landing a perfect ace to draw its first blood in the decision.

Swiatek’s action was heavily criticized on social media where people call her distinguished “dirty tactics”. The 19th seed fought through an exciting semi-final on a final binder against the world’s number two 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10/8) after Sabalenka swept Paula Badosa aside in straight sets.

Five-time Grand Slam champion Swatek hadn’t dropped his serving since the first round, but was broken eight times with Keys, saving a match point on the way to angular a titanic match.

It will be the American’s first final in Melbourne, only her second in slams, and she collapsed in tears after finally getting over the line for 2 hours 35min.

It was the first time an Australian open semi-final was decided by a third-set 10-point tiebreak.

“This match was just as high and she played so well,” Keys said, 29.

“I felt like I was just struggling to stay in it, and then obviously really ran with the other, and then the third was just a fight.

“Being able to stand here and be in the final is absolutely amazing and I am so excited that I stay here on Saturday.”

said the result came down to “one or two balls”.

“I guess Madison at the end was a little brave with her decisions, and she pushed me when she needed it,” said the 23-year-old pole.

“I would say that I did not feel as free as in previous matches to push the important moments in as well.”