"So desperate they’re trying to claim anybody" - Tennis fans baffled as Iga Swiatek asked about Elina Svitolina's 'British player' status at Wimbledon

Iga Swiatek being questioned about Elina Svitolina's treatment as the de-facto British player at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships left tennis fans perplexed.On Tuesday, July 11, Svitolina advanced to her second semifinal at the grasscourt Major after edging past Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 in two hours and 50 minutes.Following her defeat, Swiatek was asked about the overwhelming crowd support for Svitolina. She was also questioned about the Ukrainian being embraced as a British player after all the home favorites were knocked out of the Grand Slam.The World No. 1 expressed her confusion with the question, emphasizing Svitolina's Ukrainian identity, especially amid the Russia-Ukraine war.&quot;Well, I don't really know what you mean 'cause I think she's fully Ukrainian, especially with what's going on right now,&quot; Iga Swiatek said in her post-match press conference.She also dismissed the notion that the crowd support was entirely in favor of the former World No. 3.&quot;It doesn't really measure the voices of the people in the crowd, so it was hard for me to say who are they cheering for. I thought it was more even, so...I don't really care,&quot; she said.A fan shared a clip of the interaction on social media and expressed their amusement at Swiatek's response.&quot;Iga's reaction to this dumbass question and the 'i don't really care' at the end is sending me,&quot; the fan tweeted.nabald | 22💜@andys_murrayiga’s reaction to this dumbass question and the ‘i don’t really care’ at the end is sending me74354iga’s reaction to this dumbass question and the ‘i don’t really care’ at the end is sending me😭😭😭 https://t.co/rTbjMgd1K4The fan also claimed that the British supporters' endeavor to claim other players' success reeked of desperation.&quot;So desperate for British players not to be flops they're trying to claim anybody I'm cryinggg,&quot; the fan commented.nabald | 22💜@andys_murray@Vee16Queen so desperate for british players not to be flops they’re trying to claim anybody i’m cryinggg631@Vee16Queen 😭 so desperate for british players not to be flops they’re trying to claim anybody i’m cryingggTennis journalist Ben Rothenberg poked fun at the British media's attempt to &quot;colonize&quot; the Ukrainian's success at SW19.&quot;This British attempt to colonize Elina Svitolina's Wimbledon run is deeply on brand and deeply funny,&quot; Rothen berg tweeted.Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergThis British attempt to colonize Elina Svitolina's Wimbledon run is deeply on brand and deeply funny. twitter.com/andys_murray/s…nabald | 22💜@andys_murrayiga’s reaction to this dumbass question and the ‘i don’t really care’ at the end is sending me141667iga’s reaction to this dumbass question and the ‘i don’t really care’ at the end is sending me😭😭😭 https://t.co/rTbjMgd1K4This British attempt to colonize Elina Svitolina's Wimbledon run is deeply on brand and deeply funny. twitter.com/andys_murray/s…Here are a few more fan reactions:the grass menagerie@tennisywilliamsthe longer the &quot;wellllll.....&quot; the dumber the question twitter.com/andys_murray/s…nabald | 22💜@andys_murrayiga’s reaction to this dumbass question and the ‘i don’t really care’ at the end is sending me4554iga’s reaction to this dumbass question and the ‘i don’t really care’ at the end is sending me😭😭😭 https://t.co/rTbjMgd1K4the longer the &quot;wellllll.....&quot; the dumber the question twitter.com/andys_murray/s…fellow mother 🕺✌️@RuudMfSinner@andys_murray i loved the way she ate them up tbh bc don't ask silly questions29@andys_murray i loved the way she ate them up tbh bc don't ask silly questionsSuranne 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇵🇹🇩🇪@SuranneTyley@andys_murray @IgasBakery What journalists are they letting into these press conferences 131@andys_murray @IgasBakery What journalists are they letting into these press conferences 😭Jem@iAmButASmallFry@andys_murray That's the brilliant British press for you 🥲12@andys_murray That's the brilliant British press for you 🥲 https://t.co/MtWLRCrpoyRaiyan@NovakDjokerFansBritish tennis still trying to claim people I see twitter.com/andys_murray/s…nabald | 22💜@andys_murrayiga’s reaction to this dumbass question and the ‘i don’t really care’ at the end is sending me154iga’s reaction to this dumbass question and the ‘i don’t really care’ at the end is sending me😭😭😭 https://t.co/rTbjMgd1K4British tennis still trying to claim people I see 😂😂 twitter.com/andys_murray/s…Tennis Twit@TennisTweetts1@andys_murray These British journos trying to adopt Elina . Desperation at its finest. Iga answered this question like a 121@andys_murray These British journos trying to adopt Elina 😂😂😂😂. Desperation at its finest. Iga answered this question like a 👸R Jo Santiago@SantiagoRJo@andys_murray Did that journalist leave his mind outside the press room? What the heck was he thinking.3@andys_murray Did that journalist leave his mind outside the press room? What the heck was he thinking.andy danson@andydansonThe overwhelming need to have everything at Wimbledon filtered through a British lens is reaching absurd heights 🙄 twitter.com/andys_murray/s…nabald | 22💜@andys_murrayiga’s reaction to this dumbass question and the ‘i don’t really care’ at the end is sending me74354iga’s reaction to this dumbass question and the ‘i don’t really care’ at the end is sending me😭😭😭 https://t.co/rTbjMgd1K4The overwhelming need to have everything at Wimbledon filtered through a British lens is reaching absurd heights 🙄 twitter.com/andys_murray/s…Alex Insdorf@alexinsdorf99The British press desperately trying to make the russia-ukraine war about them is very on brand twitter.com/andys_murray/s…nabald | 22💜@andys_murrayiga’s reaction to this dumbass question and the ‘i don’t really care’ at the end is sending me254iga’s reaction to this dumbass question and the ‘i don’t really care’ at the end is sending me😭😭😭 https://t.co/rTbjMgd1K4The British press desperately trying to make the russia-ukraine war about them is very on brand twitter.com/andys_murray/s…“Iga Swiatek is not only a great champion, she's also an unbelievable person&quot; - Elina Svitolina after Wimbledon QF winIga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina hug after Wimbledon 2023 QFFollowing her win, Elina Svitolina shared her admiration for Iga Swiatek, praising her as not only a great champion but also an extraordinary person. She also highlighted the Pole's support for Ukraine and its people.“Iga is not only a great champion, she's also an unbelievable person. She was one of the first ones that really helped Ukrainian people,” Svitolina said.The former World No. 3 expressed surprise and disbelief at having advanced to the final four at Wimbledon 2023, particularly highlighting her win over the World No. 1 Swiatek.“At the beginning of the tournament, if someone would tell me that I would be in the semifinal and beating the world No.1, I would just say that they are crazy,” she added.Following her win over Swiatek, Svitolina will take on Marketa Vondrousova for a place in the final on Thursday, July 13. Vondrousova upset fourth seed Jessica Pegula 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to book her spot against the Ukrainian.

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