Iga Swiatek explains why she approached Paula Badosa for a private conversation after Billie Jean King Cup Finals clash

Iga Swiatek has shed light on her private conversation with Paula Badosa after their clash at the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals. The Pole disclosed that she felt the need to apologize for an incident that took place during the thrilling encounter.

Battling it out for a coveted spot in the quarterfinals, Magda Linette claimed a hard-fought 7-6(6), 2-6, 6-4 victory over Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo after a three-hour and 51-minute battle. Swiatek then sealed Poland’s triumph by beating Badosa 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the tie.
The duo exchanged a heartwarming embrace at the net, with Paula Badosa joking that Iga Swiatek had “ruined” her 27th birthday. The World No. 2 also approached Badosa at her bench afterward, and the pair appeared in high spirits as they conversed.

Swiatek was asked about their interaction in the post-match press conference. While the Pole chose to keep the details private, she explained that she had apologized for a particular incident that took place during the match. However, the 23-year-old disclosed that Badosa had no issues with it at all, and any concern was solely her own.
“Well, not really. It was, like, only between us. But I wanted to apologize for something that happened during the match. She was totally fine with it, like, probably was only in my head,” Iga Swiatek said.