Iga Swiatek has offered a revealing look at her emotional state in recent months and discussed online criticism she received for nearly hitting a ball boy during a match last week.

Iga Swiatek said she did not expect to receive “such harsh judgements” after almost hitting a ball boy at Indian Wells. The world No 2 smashed a ball into the ground in frustration during her Indian Wells semi-final defeat to Mirra Andreeva on Friday,