WIMBLEDON champion Iga Swiatek demanded that a “clearly drunk” fan be removed during her match with Amanda Anisimova.
Swiatek was facing off with Anisimova in a repeat of this year’s SW19 final, won 6-0 6-0 by the Polish star.
However, during their rematch at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Swiatek was left raging due to the actions of a fan in the crowd.
During a break in play the world No2 was seen urging the chair umpire to remove them from the Riyadh venue after they were allegedly heard shouting between first and second serves.
Swiatek was heard saying: “He is clearly drunk, can you kick him out.
“He is disturbing the game, he is shouting during the second serve.”
The umpire replied: “I cannot kick him out for that, I will see if we can talk to him.”
Swiatek, 24, continued: “Why he is disturbing the game, he is shouting between first and second serves.”
Despite Swiatek’s accusation of the fan being drunk, alcohol is strictly prohibited in Saudi Arabia.
She started the match well by taking the first set 6-7.
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However, Anisimova got revenge for her Wimbledon humiliation by coming back to win the last two sets 6-4 6-2 and earn a place in the semi-finals.
The tournament involves the leading eight women’s tennis stars across singles and doubles competing for £12million ($15.5m) in prize money.
Fourth seed American Anisimova told Sky Sports of her victory: “I knew it was going to be such a tough challenge, I told myself to just go for it.
“I try to enjoy the fight and I think I really embraced that today.”
