Tennis News Today: Iga Swiatek addresses controversial time-out at United Cup; Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian shocked by gym turnout, and more

Iga Swiatek opened up about her controversial timeout during the United Cup. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic revealed his feelings after his family joined him in Australia for the first time.

In other news, Alexis Ohanian was surprised by the fewer people at the gym after the New Year. Also, Martina Navratilova dropped a one-word review after a Tesla caught fire.

On that note, here is today's top tennis news:

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Iga Swiatek reacts to her time-out decision during the United Cup

Iga Swiatek defeated Katie Boulter to book a place in the semi-final of the United Cup. The Polish star was initially struggling before taking a medical time-out and returned in full form as she defeated her British counterpart.

Speaking to the press after the match, Swiatek revealed her surprise at her level. The world No. 2 claimed that she took painkillers during the timeout that helped her get back to her best for the rest of the match.

"No, I wasn't expecting that. I didn't take medical timeout to throw Katie off her game. I did it because I had to and I didn't feel well. But I took some, you know, painkillers, and they started working pretty quickly. I was able to move a bit better," Swiatek said.

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Novak Djokovic speaks about his having his family in Australia for the first time

Novak Djokovic is joined by his wife, Jelena, and two children in Australia for the first time. The Serbian is currently competing in Brisbane before the Australian Open.

Speaking after his win against Gael Monfils, Djokovic revealed that Jelena, his daughter Tara, and son Stefan have joined him in Australia for the first time. While Jelena has visited the country in the past, it is the first time that the whole Djokovic family is together during the Australian Open.

"As I mentioned on the court, this is the first time my family comes with me, my children, my wife. I was actually a little bit surprised as well, my wife said she wanted to take the kids on the road and come to Australia. I wasn't expecting that because I know it's a long trip, school and everything. Many challenges that you have to face as a parent," Djokovic said.

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Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian shows his surprise at fewer people in the gym

Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, was surprised at the low number of people in the gym after New Year. The American business tycoon often posts about his workout on social media.

Ohanian was surprised by the smaller number of people in the gym on the first day of the new year. The 41-year-old took to Twitter and shared his concern as he was surprised at the gym.

"Light gym turnout this morning. What’s happening y’all?!" He wrote.

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Martina Navratilova drops a one-word reaction after a Tasla Cybertruck catches fire

Martina Navratilova reacted with one word after news emerged that a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire. The Tesla Cybertruck has been a symbol of innovation ever since it was revealed by Elon Musk in 2019.

On December 30, a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire in DeKalb County, Georgia. The firefighters suspected the battery of the car was the main reason behind the explosion. Martina Navratilova reacted to the incident on Twitter.

"Oops."