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It was a historic moment for Iga Swiatek as she won her second French Open title. However, after her dominating win over Coco Gauff, she was left frustrated by a strange question by one of the journalists in the post-match press conference.
Instead of asking about her achievements and the hard work that went behind the scenes, the journalist asked Swiatek whether she uses make up when she goes out to party. The journalist also said that she seems very natural at this unlike some other female tennis players in the past.
"Outside of the court, when you go to a party, do you use make-up?" the reporter asked. "Do you like to go elegant and smart and so on?
"Because many players we have seen in the past, they were staying hours in front of the mirror before going on court and using the make-up and you seem very natural like this."
Swiatek did not dignify the question by venting out her frustration. The 21-year-old replied by saying, “Okay. Thank you” while her facial expressions showed her real reaction to the insulting question which was in no way related to her final win.
Tennis broadcaster Catherine Whitaker shared the transcription of the question via her Twitter account.
“Here’s a thing that World Number One and freshly crowned French Open Champion Iga Swiatek was asked in her press conference today. Presenting without comment because there are no words,” Katherine wrote in her tweet.
“I should add, it was one question in an otherwise brilliant press conference. Thoughtful, pertinent questions from journalists and considered, insightful answers from Swiatek. Which is what the player, and the media deserves,” Katherine wrote in another tweet.
The Polish star dominated Gauff and beat her in straight sets (6-3 6-1). With her 35th win on the trot, she equalled Venus Williams' record of longest unbeaten run by a women tennis player in 21st century.
