Tensions flared at the Bad Homburg Open when Victoria Azarenka openly criticized Iga Swiatek for what she perceived as deliberate delays during their second-round match. The clash between the two former world number ones was already intense, but it reached a boiling point late in the second set as Swiatek prepared to serve at 5-4, 15-30.
Azarenka, visibly agitated, confronted the chair umpire, claiming Swiatek was exceeding the allowed time between points. “Every time it’s the same story,” she said. “As soon as she’s down in the game, she’s taking her time. Like over the time. And you’re not checking. Every time”.
Despite the interruption, Swiatek maintained her composure and went on to win the match in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. The Polish star’s victory marked her 300th career win and secured her a spot in the quarterfinals.
Azarenka’s comments have sparked debate among fans and analysts about the enforcement of time rules in tennis. While Swiatek did not respond publicly to the accusation, her performance on court suggested she remained unfazed by the controversy.
The incident adds another layer to the growing rivalry between the two players and highlights the ongoing conversation around gamesmanship and time management in professional tennis.
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Swiatek in Bad Homburg, ranking, and results in 2025
33 – 18win/loss
8
High
1
24 year old
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Now the world no.8, Iga has managed to achieve a 33-10 win-loss record in 2025. Iga is participating in Bad Homburg where she conquered the world no.105 Victoria Azarenka 6-4 6-4.
The Pole got to the final in Australia (United Cup).
The Pole won 23 titles in her career: 13 on hard courts and 10 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
Victoria Azarenka in 2025
10 – 10win/loss
105
High
1
35 year old
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Currently ranked no.105, Azarenka played her last match on the 1st of January 1970 when she was overcome by world no.8 Iga Swiatek 6-4 6-4 in the 2nd round in Bad Homburg (draw).
Currently, during this year the Belarussian has a composed 9-10 record.
Iga Swiatek and Victoria Azarenka squared off 6 times. Their actual record is 5-1 for Swiatek.
