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Iga Swiatek not proud of Indian Wells ball boy incident - BBC Sport


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Today's podcast covers:1. [Iga Swiatek not proud of Indian Wells ball boy incident - BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c80y9kn85n7o)Welcome to Pocket to Podcast. Today we have one article covering a recent incident involving tennis star Iga Swiatek and a ball boy at Indian Wells.Iga Swiatek, the world number two and a five-time major champion, recently found herself at the center of a controversy during her semi-final loss at Indian Wells. A video captured a moment where Swiatek, seemingly frustrated, swiped at a ball that had been thrown to her by a ball boy. The ball landed close to the boy before bouncing into the stands. This incident quickly sparked a flurry of criticism on social media, with many people scrutinizing Swiatek's actions and her reaction to the pressure of competition. Swiatek addressed the situation in a lengthy social media post, where she expressed regret over the incident. She stated, "I immediately apologized to the ball boy, we made eye contact, and nodded to each other when I expressed regret that it happened near him."Swiatek also took the opportunity to discuss the broader issue of t...Generated by Pocket to Podcast
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