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Boris Becker Questions Iga Swiatek's Justifications (Photograph: Twitter)
Tennis sensation Iga Swiatek recently broke silence on her outrageous and harsh behavior towards a ball boy during her semi-final game against Mirra Andreeva at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells 2025. The world number two opened up about her emotional outpouring and further revealed details about her reaction to the clash.
The Polish star eventually suffered a defeat against the Russian, which ended her hope of defending the title. Swiatek's gesture was even criticized by the tennis fraternity after the loss, and the fans showed no sympathy towards her after her exit from the WTA 1000 Masters.
The five-time Grand Slam winner took to Instagram and penned down a lengthy and emotional post. Iga Swiatek admitted that she was frustrated in the game but did not intend to hurt the ball boy in the game. The world number two further clarified that she later made eye contact with the ball boy and apologized to him after her game.
The star player further added in her post that she didn't even imagine such harsh judgment from the tennis fraternity for her behavior in this controversial ball boy incident.
"It's true - I expressed frustration in a way I'm not proud of. My intention was never to aim the ball at anyone but merely to release my frustration by bouncing it on the ground. I immediately apologized to the ball boy, we made eye contact, and nodded to each other when I expressed regret that it happened near him," Iga Swiatek wrote on Instagram.
Boris Becker makes audacious claim on Iga Swiatek's recent post
Speaking about the same subject, former tennis player Boris Becker seems unconvinced by Iga Swiatek's recent post and called it an excuse and long explanations.
The tennis analyst has further advised the world number two to regain peace during her matches. The 57-year-old legend has further hailed the Pole star and called her a proven champion, hailing her five Grand Slam titles at such a young age.
Lots of excuses and looooong explanations… not sure anymore!
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) March 17, 2025
Usually always supporting the players !
I wish Iga to find her peace on the tennis 🎾 court !
She is a proven champion! https://t.co/Cgx7WootGU
"Lots of excuses and looooong explanations… not sure anymore! Usually always supporting the players ! I wish Iga to find her peace on the tennis court ! She is a proven champion!," Becker posted on X.