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Swiatek Stirs Controversy After Loss

November 03, 2025 | Edition #253
Riyadh’s temperature may read 21°C, but after today’s Round Robin clashes, it feels a lot colder on court. Rybakina froze Swiatek’s defence with a dominant performance, while Anisimova staged a fiery comeback against Keys. Dive in for all the action from Riyadh!

This year has had a steady stream of handshake controversies with chair umpires. And, Iga Swiatek just got caught in a divided handshake controversy with the umpire at WTA Finals.
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Elena Rybakina’s powerful forehand allowed her to break Iga Swiatek’s serve multiple times today, and she ultimately outperformed the reigning champion with a string of incredible shots!

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