A reporter has drawn the ire of the tennis world after a shocking question for Iga Swiatek in the wake of her French Open triumph.
The World No.1 won her second French Open crown on Saturday, extending her unbeaten streak to 35 matches after beating Coco Gauff 6-1 6-3 in the Roland Garros final.
However a bizarre moment in her post-match press conference has threatened to overshadow Swiatek’s historic triumph.
While speaking to reporters in the press room alongside her trophy, the 21-year-old was asked a truly baffling question about wearing make-up.
“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, rather taken aback by the question, simply replied: “OK. Thank you.”
Tennis broadcaster Catherine Whitaker tweeted a transcript of the question, writing: “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.”
