'It's the umpire's kind of job to call' - Iga Swiatek breaks silence on double-bounce controversy vs Emma Navarro in quarter-finals

Tennis sensation and world number two Iga Swiatek defeated Emma Navarro by 6-1, 6-2 in the quarterfinal of the 2025 Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena of Melbourne Park on January 22, Wednesday. The Polish star has successfully made it to the semi-finals, where she will be facing Madison Keys, who has toppled Elina Svitolina in another blockbuster quarter-final clash. The 23-year-old tennis star has a great start to the game, having won the first set comfortably. She continued her beast form and marked straight sets to win before stepping into the semi-finals.

Swiatek d. Emma Navarro 6-1 6-2

Iga continues her dominance this week to reach her 1st Australian Open SF since 2022.

0 sets dropped.

6-3 6-4.
6-0 6-2.
6-1 6-0.
6-0 6-1.
6-1 6-2.

✅7th Slam SF
✅2nd AO SF
✅9-1 in 2025

The best she’s looked on hard courts in a while

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 22, 2025

However, a clear double bounce in the quarterfinal clash between Swiatek and Navarro has reignited the debate over how tennis is using video technology. Navarro suffered a loss at a point when she was trailing 6-1 despite the ball bouncing twice in front of stretching Swiatek, who went on to win both sets. The Australian Open has introduced a video review system this time, but it can be used in a point-ending call or when the players stop.

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Crazy scenes in the Swiatek Navarro match at Australian Open

Iga did not get to the ball on 1 bounce… although it was very close

It should’ve been Emma’s point. But according to the rules, Emma had to stop play when she saw the double bounce

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 22, 2025

I thought this is like the umpire's kind of job to call it, you know: Iga Swiatek

Swiatek has been facing a strong backlash from the fans and tennis analysts after her opponent lost the point despite this clear double bounce. In the same vein, Swiatek breaks the silence and gives a straightforward answer to the critics.

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Swiatek says she was not sure if the ball double bounced in her match against Navarro at Australian Open, ‘I don't remember even seeing the contact point.. I wasn't sure.. I thought this is the umpire's job to call it.. I was also waiting for the VAR, but I didn't see it’

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 22, 2025

“Honestly, I didn't see the replay after this point because after the point I didn't look up for the screens because I wanted to stay focused. I wasn't sure if it was a double bounce or if I hit it with my frame. I don't know. Sometimes you don't really look when you hit the ball. So I wasn't sure. I thought this was like the umpire's kind of job to call it, you know. I was also waiting for the VAR, but I didn't see it, so I just kind of proceed. I already focused on the next one," Iga Swiatek said after the win.

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