Swiatek's Reputation Marred After Indian Wells Incident

Former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek suffered a controversial defeat against 17-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva in the Indian Wells semi-final, ending her 10-match winning streak with a 7-6(1), 1-6, 6-3 loss. Swiatek's frustration was evident as she lashed out by smashing a ball toward a ball kid, which narrowly missed him, leading to boos from the crowd. This incident has further marred Swiatek's reputation following a recent one-month suspension for a doping violation. Meanwhile, Andreeva's victory secures her a spot in the final, where she will face Aryna Sabalenka. Andreeva's impressive performance at Indian Wells extends her own winning streak to 11 matches, marking her as a rising star in the tennis world.