"Are We Slaves?" - Iga Swiatek Sends Strong Message as Dubai Withdrawal Drama with Aryna Sabalenka Gets Reignited at French Open

Are we slaves? Iga Swiatek blasts Dubai tournament director after penalties threat

French Open 2026: Iga Swiatek slammed Dubai Championships director Salah Tahlak for suggesting stricter penalties on players withdrawing from tournaments, defending their right to prioritise fitness and manage schedules.

"Are we slaves?" - Iga Swiatek sends strong message as Dubai withdrawal drama with Aryna Sabalenka gets reignited at French Open

Iga Swiatek addressed comments made by the director of the Dubai Tennis Championships Salah Tahlak about her and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka's withdrawals from the WTA 1000 event.

Swiatek hits back at tennis boss who wanted her punished - 'I'm not a slave'

One tournament director called for Iga Swiatek to be penalised after pulling out of a tournament.

Iga Swiatek defends right to withdraw and labels criticism ‘ridiculous’ ahead of French Open

Iga Swiatek says she is ready to ‘fight for every match’ at the French Open while also responding to criticism over recent withdrawals by insisting players ‘are not slaves’ to be punished. 12 months ago, the Pole arrived in Paris chasing a fourth consecutive title and the chance to join Suzanne Lenglen (1920-23) as the only women to achieve the feat, having previously lifted the trophy in 2022, 2023 and 2024. This time, Swiatek enters the tourna…

Iga Swiatek Fires Back at Dubai Tournament Director at Roland Garros: “Are We Slaves?”

World No.3 Iga Swiatek has issued a strong response to Dubai Tennis Championships director Salah Tahlak after he called for The post Iga Swiatek Fires Back at Dubai Tournament Director at Roland Garros: “Are We Slaves?” appeared first on FirstSportz.

‘Are We Slaves?’ — Iga Świątek Backs Aryna Sabalenka Over Controversy With Dubai Tournament Director

Iga Świątek has rubbished claims that she should have been handed a harsher punishment for her withdrawal from the Dubai Tennis Championships in February.