Iga Swiatek Slams Reporter After Australian Open Semifinals Loss

Iga Swiatek offered a cold response to a bad question at the Australian Open.

Iga Swiatek reacts during the women s singles semifinal match between Iga Swiatek of Poland and Madison Keys of the United States at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 23, 2025. | IMAGO / Xinhua

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek looked strong at the 2025 Australian Open but ultimately suffered an earlier-than-expected exit in Melbourne. The 19-seed Madison Keys upset Swiatek in a thrilling three-set semifinal match.

After suffering a tough loss, Swiatek addressed the media in her post-match press conference. Shielded by a pink On hat, Swiatek had clearly been crying. However, the five-time Grand Slam champion composed herself and took on the media for just over seven minutes.

The questions were wide-ranging, but Swiatek's answers were direct. As the press conference went on, she clearly warmed up and enjoyed the difficult process of self evaluation after a tough loss.

However, one reporter asked a question that was pretty poorly worded. It left the reporter open to get slammed or dunked on, which Swiatek did with precision.

At 6:05 in the press conference, Swiatek was asked, "How much does it hurt inside to miss the match point, miss the first final here, and miss the chance to become a No. 1 again?"

what a stupid question and what a great response pic.twitter.com/cExVP5ZJ6s

— v 🎾🎾 (@zimawmejduszy) January 23, 2025

Swiatek's answer was ice cold. "You have to experience that to know," said the World No. 2 with a smile.

Swiatek is 9-2 after the Australian Open. The 23-year-old still has a long season ahead of her, including the French Open. Four of Swiatek's five Grand Slams have come at Roland-Garros.

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