Iga Swiatek makes feelings clear after controversy strikes Australian Open win over Emma Navarro

However, the comprehensive win was marked by controversy during the second set when Navarro disputed a crucial point.

Swiatek has been in remarkable form throughout the tournament, having lost only 14 games en route to her second Melbourne semi-final.

The victory keeps her on course for a potential first Grand Slam final showdown with Aryna Sabalenka.

The controversial moment occurred during a 2-2 rally in the second set, when Swiatek sprinted to return the ball and won the point.

Navarro immediately protested to umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore, claiming the ball had bounced twice before Swiatek's shot.

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Crazy scenes in the Swiatek Navarro match at Australian Open

Iga did not get to the ball on 1 bounce… although it was very close

It should’ve been Emma’s point. But according to the rules, Emma had to stop play when she saw the double bounce

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 22, 2025

While video replays appeared to support Navarro's claim, she was unable to use the tournament's new video review system.

Under official rules, players can only challenge judgment calls when it's a point-ending shot or if they immediately stop play.

Navarro had continued playing the point, which prevented her from accessing the video review feature recently introduced at the Australian Open.

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When questioned about the incident in her press conference, Swiatek claimed she hadn't seen the replay of the contentious point.

"Honestly, I didn't see the replay after this point because after the point I didn't look up for the screens because I wanted to stay focused," Swiatek explained.

The world number one admitted uncertainty about whether it was a double bounce or if she had hit the ball with her frame.

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"I thought this is like the umpire's kind of job to call it," she added. "I was also waiting for the VAR, but I didn't see it, so I just kind of proceed."

When asked about the video review rules, Swiatek remained noncommittal.

"I never really thought about it deeper," she said. "This is first time something like that happened to me, so I'm not sure."

The five-time major winner also suggested that tennis authorities had likely considered all options.

"If there would be some better option, I think tennis would use it," Swiatek added, noting that similar situations had occurred in other matches.

The Polish star will now focus on her upcoming semi-final clash with Madison Keys as she pursues a place in the Australian Open final.

Keys, the 19th seed for the competition, beat Elina Svitolina on Wednesday to book her own place in the last four.