Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek asks cameraman to stop filming as she changes clothes on court

Iga Swiatek asked a camera operator to stop filming her during her Cincinnati Open semi-final match against Elena Rybakina. Despite the minor distraction, Swiatek went on to secure a comfortable victory in just over an hour and 38 minutes, earning her place in the final against Jasmine Paolini.

Swiatek had to dig deep in the first set, securing a 7-5 win that put her one step closer to the final. The 24-year-old then sealed the deal with a 6-3 victory in the second set, in her quest for the top spot at the WTA 1000 event.

Throughout the match, Swiatek remained composed, even when asking a camera operator to stop filming her at the end of the first set. The camera had this year's Wimbledon champion to her bench to capture her reactions after the intense set.

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However, after letting out a sigh of relief and taking off her cap, Swiatek gestured to the camera operator, indicating that she didn't want to be filmed while preparing to change her outfit. A quick wag of her finger emphasised her point.

The camera cut away as Swiatek prepared to change her top, a common practice among players between sets to stay comfortable. This brief interaction didn't affect the eventual winner's focus, and she went on to reach her first Cincinnati final, reports the Express.

Following her victory, Swiatek said: "At the beginning, the level was pretty crazy. We played so fast that sometimes we couldn't run to the second ball.

"I was there to play with intensity and good quality. I'm super happy with the performance.

"Anyone in the final is going to be super tough, so I have to think tactically. I will focus on myself and do what I've been doing, because for sure I feel like there's been progress at this tournament.

"I just want to continue that, no matter what the result is. I feel the love here, it's a great place to be.

"People of Cincinnati are so nice, everywhere we go, even though we're here to play, we feel like we can have peace and just relax when off the court. So thank you guys for coming out, rooting for us and see you tomorrow."#

Swiatek was able to clinch her first-ever win at the Cincinnati Open on Monday following a thrilling final with Paolini. In that fixture, she took the opening game 7-5, before clinching the title with a 6-4 win in the second.