John McEnroe

2022 - 9 - 4

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'Below the belt' - John McEnroe questions Iga Swiatek's distraction ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

John McEnroe questioned whether Iga Swiatek was a “bit below the belt” in seemingly trying to distract Lauren Davis during their third-round US Open match.

I have huge appreciation because it’s one of my goals actually to be consistent throughout my whole career, staying top 10 for a long, long time.” "I think she did very well. I remember Jo-Wilfried Tsonga used to do that but it’s actually a distraction to the opponent.” “She played pretty smart. “The last time I saw that was when I was playing in 1986 I believe and [Mansour] Bahrami came in and served, and put his hands wide open and said, ‘Hit me’. I don’t think that’s legal…that is a little bit below the belt.

'Below the belt': John McEnroe flags Iga Swiatek's US Open tactic (ClutchPoints)

Iga Swiatek has successfully booked his spot in the fourth round of the women's singles tournament at the 2022 US Open after taking down...

It was perhaps an attempt to distract Davis, though, that did not seem to work, with Davis still coming away with a point. However, tennis legend and now analyst John McEnroe did not seem to fully enjoy what he saw from Iga Swiatek in that match, as he appeared to criticize a particular tactic by the Polish star. Although the move didn’t work as Davis put away the short ball to win the point, Eurosport expert McEnroe said: “I don’t know about that.

John McEnroe accuses world No 1 of 'below the belt' tactics at US ... (Daily Express)

IGA SWIATEK won through to the last 16 of the US Open by beating Lauren Davis 6-3 6-4.

However, she was then surprsingly [knocked out at Wimbledon by Alize Cornet to end her streak](/sport/tennis/1634551/Iga-Swiatek-Alize-Cornet-Wimbledon-upset-match-winning-streak-tennis-news). Swiatek will now face German player Jule Niemeier in the last 16, as she continues her bid to win a first title at Flushing Meadows. And the second set was tainted somewhat by a controversial moment.

US Open: John McEnroe calls Iga Świątek's distraction tactic "below ... (GiveMeSport)

John McEnroe has asked whether Iga Świątek was “below the belt” when she seemingly tried to distract Lauren Davis during their third-round US Open match.

Barbara Schett, the former world number seven, added: “It’s a bit edgy isn’t it? “She played pretty smart. “I don’t know about that. I don’t think that’s legal… She’s 21.” This is serious’.

"I don't think that's legal" - John McEnroe on Iga Swiatek's distraction ... (Sportskeeda)

Iga Swiatek received criticism from tennis legend John McEnroe for distracting her opponent Lauren Davis during their third-round match at the 2022 US Open ...

In an on-court interview after her third-round victory, Iga Swiatek said she was unable to find her "rhythm" throughout the contest. "Just trying to go for it. I'm pretty happy at the end that I could put balls in." She’s 21," he said. This is serious’." "Bahrami was like ‘Good shot Peter, good shot!’ He loved it.

"I don't think that's legal, that is a little bit below the belt" - McEnroe ... (TennisUpToDate.com)

Iga Swiatek resorted to questionable tactics during her match against Lauren Davis waving her hands at the court during a rally. Swiatek defeated Davis in ...

"Is this kind of movements to distract opponent like what Iga Swiatek does here allowed in tennis? Davis was leading 2-0 with 30-30 in that game having to finish off a paint with her opponent on the net. John McEnroe thought it was not legal as well saying after the match:

'Don't think that's legal': World No. 1 shamed (NEWS.com.au)

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has copped backlash after seemingly trying to distract her opponent during Sunday morning's US Open triumph over American Lauren ...

I remember Jo-Wilfried Tsonga used to do that but it’s actually a distraction to the opponent.” “I’m trying to enjoy every match, even when it’s not perfect. Just trying to go for it. “The last time I saw that was when I was playing in 1986, I believe, and (Mansour) Bahrami came in and served, and put his hands wide open and said, ‘Hit me’. “That’s something that you do in juniors tennis. That’s not something that you do if you’re world No.

Iga Swiatek at centre of US Open controversy over 'illegal' act (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Iga Swiatek has come under fire over her controversial tactics at the US Open. Read more here.

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