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Swiatek Stirs Drama Before Exit
February 13, 2026 | Edition #377
Fresh questions surround Iga Swiatek following a tense loss to Maria Sakkari, as she addressed the double-bounce moment that drew attention in Doha. Meanwhile, her psychologist’s on-court behavior has sparked debate, with scrutiny extending to her support team.
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Swiatek Breaks Silence on Double Bounce Drama After Losing to Sakkari |
Iga Swiatek addresses the tense double-bounce controversy following her defeat to Maria Sakkari. |
As you read above, both Swiatek and Sakkari made their stances clear after the double-bounce controversy at the Qatar Open. So, tell us,
Do You Think Swiatek Deliberately Ignored the Double-Bounce in Doha? |
Last Poll’s Results: 64.35% of you are not worried about Osaka and Keys’ repeated withdrawals.
World No. 9 Ben Shelton battled past Adrian Mannarino 7-6(2), 6-7(4), 6-3 in a rollercoaster contest packed with high-quality shotmaking in Dallas. Still, it was Mannarino who had the crowd buzzing after producing a stunning, out-of-nowhere tweener.
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Before Doha, Iga Swiatek had never lost a completed WTA 1000 match after winning the first set. Her record stood at a staggering 109-0 — a mark that highlighted just how dominant she has been when starting strong. That remarkable streak finally ended when Maria Sakkari fought back to win 2-6, 6-4, 7-5, handing Swiatek her first such defeat and moving the record to 109-1. An unbelievable run while it lasted. |
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