Šwiatek managed to turn around first after two hours and 38 minutes and won the singles match with Jasmine Paolini. After that, together with Katarzyna Kawa, she went to battle against the same opponent, the experienced Errani. The duel ended about half an hour after midnight, and TV viewers didn’t even see his main moment in the live broadcast.
Errani surprised everyone with a serve from below at the time when the photos of Šwiatek preparing to return went viral. The concentration on her face quickly turned into a panicked expression as she tried to adequately react to her opponent’s unexpected move. She did not succeed completely, during the exchange after that she had to play a volley from the depth of the court, which she sent into the car. And the Italian women could fall to the ground in victorious euphoria.
“Unbelievable, what the Italian did with the game ball,” said the headline of the Polish server Sport.pl. He also picked some negative comments from Polish fans referring to Errani’s action on social networks. “Total lack of respect,” read one. “There’s a bit of subtlety and meanness to it. It should be banned,” said another.
In any case, the server Sport.pl accused the Italian women of rude behavior during the double match when, at 3:3 and 40:40, after an obvious double touch of Paolini with the racket of the ball on the net, which was correct. judged by the umpire, they started arguing with the referee.
“Everything was clearly visible and it is impossible that she could not have seen it on the racket. Nevertheless, they argue with the referee after a great game by Iga Šwiatek. This is far from fair,” wrote the server.
The Poles were able to turn the match around, they were already leading 5:1 in the second set, but even the great effort of the world number two and the biggest star of the tournament was not until the final enough this time.
“I’m so tired of seeing what’s happening anymore. But I’m happy with what we showed as a team. Tomorrow I won’t have the strength to get out of bed, today I was fighting for physical survival. I’m happy with my first two games here, I was able to focus. Even in the quarterfinals, when my game wasn’t perfect. On the other hand, Linda Nosková played very well,” she recalled the battle with the Czech representative.
A devastated Šwiateková fell into the arms of captain David Celt just after losing the decisive doubles match, tears visible on her face. “Today’s output has hurt a lot. But that’s the fun,” said the captain.
At that time, the Italian women who won were drowning in euphoria. They can look forward to semi-finals, their opponent is the best team from the fight between Slovakia and Great Britain.
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What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of using an underhand serve, such as the one Sara Errani employed against Iga Šwiatek, in high-pressure matches?
Section 1: Reaction to Sara Errani’s Serve from Below
Question: Can you share your thoughts on Sara Errani’s serve from below during the singles match against Iga Šwiatek? Do you think it was a fair tactic or went against the spirit of the game? What was your reaction as a spectator?
Section 2: Controversial Incident in the Doubles Match
Question: In the doubles match, there was an incident where Paolini was accused of double touching the net and the Italian team argued with the umpire. As a professional in the tennis world, how do you feel about this incident, and should players be allowed to challenge umpire’s calls in such situations?
Section 3: Emotional Output after the Match
Question: Iga Šwiateková and David Celt’s emotional reactions after the doubles match have been widely discussed. What factors do you think contribute to such an emotional output after a tennis match? How important is mental stamina in tennis, and how can players manage their emotions on and off the court?
Section 4: Italian Reaction and Advance to Semifinals
Question: The Italian team’s behavior has been criticized by some, but they still managed to advance to the semifinals. As a tennis expert, can you analyze their performance in the tournament so far, and what are their chances of winning the championship?
Section 5: Commentary by Polish Fans and Players
Question: Polish fans and players have expressed their disappointment and frustration with the Italian team’s tactics. What are your thoughts on their reactions, and how does this kind of behavior affect the sport as a whole?
Section 6: Future of Women’s Tennis
Question: The future of women’s tennis seems to be on the rise with players like Iga Šwiatek and Jasmine Paolini leading the way. As someone who covers women’s tennis, what do you see as the future of this sport, and how can we continue to support and promote its growth?
