Coming into the WTA Finals round-robin proved tricky for Iga Swiatek . The 2023 champion had plenty riding on it, having already lost to Elena Rybakina earlier on Monday. She did, however, open with a strong win over Madison Keys. This final clash with Amanda Anisimova would decide her place in the semifinals. But just as the pressure mounted, a fan in the stands appeared to have other plans.

The match began well for ‘The Pole,’ who took the first set against the American. Yet, during the changeover, as she walked past the umpire’s chair to her bench, she suddenly raised a complaint. “He’s disturbing the game,” she said. “He’s disturbing the game between first and second serve,” said the World No. 2, who wanted to keep her rhythm and asked for the fan, who was apparently causing d

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