Iga Swiatek rips Anastasia Potapova as storm erupts over Indian Wells outfit

World No.1 tennis player Iga Swiatek has called out Russian player Anastasia Potapova after she wore a Russian football jersey onto the court at Indian Wells.

Potapova was seen wearing a Spartak Moscow shirt before she clashed with Jessica Pegula on Monday, which she lost 6-3 4-6 5-7.

The moment seemed innocuous enough, however, some tennis fans and commentators took exception to Potapova’s actions due to the message it seemingly sent about her home nation.

Russian and Belarusian players are currently barred from competing under their national flags due to the invasion of Ukraine, however, they are allowed

At such a tumultuous time, many believed Potapova was wrong to show her support for Russia – albeit through her favourite football team.

Ahead of her blockbuster clash with Emma Raducanu on Tuesday, Swiatek was among those to hit out over Potapova’s actions.