World number two Iga Swiatek said she was not proud of the way she vented her frustration at Indian Wells, where she nearly hit a ball boy after smashing a ball into the ground, but added that she did not expect to receive "such harsh judgements".

Iga Swiatek issued a public statement after criticism followed her angry reaction against a ball-kid at the Indian Wells WTA 1000 loss to Mirra Andreeva.

Iga Swiatek reacts to a point by Mirra Andreeva during the WTA semifinals at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 14, 2025. / Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images