Mirra Andreeva causes anger after 'naughty' moment against Iga Swiatek which leads to criticism with many tennis fans

Mirra Andreeva defeated Iga Swiatek for the first time but she did something during the match which fans were not happy with.

The Russian faced the World number two at the Dubai Tennis Championships in what was just their second meeting on the WTA Tour.

Iga Swiatek won their first encounter at the 2024 Cincinnati Masters, which was an entertaining three-set contest.

But Andreeva turned the tables on the five-time Grand Slam champion in Dubai and ended her campaign, but an incident occurred early in the first set which got fans talking.

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Mirra Andreeva leaves fans angry following ‘naughty’ moment’ at the Dubai Open

Mirra Andreeva and Swiatek were contesting an intense first set at the Dubai Open, when an incident occurred.

The 17-year-old approached the net and completed a volley, but she did so while touching the net, which is against the rules.

Swiatek believed her opponent touched the net, and after a long review which showed that Andreeva touched the net, the point was awarded to Swiatek.

But fans were not happy with Andreeva and claimed she knew she touched the net and should have admitted it, rather than allowing the point to be reviewed.

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Fans took to X to voice their views as one said: “That was naughty from Andreeva. She clearly made contact with the net and should have admitted it,” while another added: “Andreeva wasn’t gonna say anything… obviously.”

This user said: “Andreeva could easily have acknowledged she touched the net and saved us 5 minutes, waste of time,” and another fan wrote: “Crazy how this is getting overlooked – Andreeva should have admitted it.”

“Andreeva touched the net, she almost broke the pole but she never admitted this obvious fault she was perfectly aware of,” another fan said, and this added “If that had been the other way around, people would have been all over Iga for not immediately owning up to it.”

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Mirra Andreeva reacts after beating Iga Swiatek in Dubai

Andreeava powered to her first victory against Swiatek on the back of a terrific serving display.

She won 72% of points behind her first serve and 60% off her second serves, while also saving seven of the eight break points she faced.

The World number 14 admitted she was nervous before facing Swiatek, but stuck to her game plan, which ultimately paid off.

“I was nervous before the match.. I told myself I played great in our last match & I just need to keep playing aggressive,” Andreeva said. “It wasn’t easy with all the fans. I think we were even. I had a lot of support.”

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