Iga Swiatek instructed a camera operator to stop filming her as she prepared to change clothes during her Cincinnati Open semi-final with Elena Rybakina.
Swiatek earned a straight sets 7-5, 6-3 victory as the Wimbledon champion set up a final against Italy’s Jasmine Paolini.
The Polish star won four straight games to fight back from 5-3 down to win the opening set of the match after 45 minutes.
After battling back, Swiatek walked over to her bench and looked to cool down amid the heat in Cincinnati.
Swiatek was seen removing her hat, before she waved and then wagged her finger at a camera operator.
The gestures appeared to be a request to be given space and privacy as she prepared to change.
Iga Swiatek requested a camera operator step back as she changed on court after the first set
Swiatek opted to change clothes on court after winning the first set against Elena Rybakina in hot conditions
The Polish star could become world No 2 if she wins the Cincinnati Open title on Monday
The camera was then pulled way from Swiatek, as the world No 3 prepared to removed her top and put on new clothing ahead of the second second.
Swiatek would ultimately claim an impressive victory over Rybakina to reach the final of the WTA 1000 event for the first time.
The former World No 1 has reached finals in three of her last four tournaments, which included claiming a maiden Wimbledon title.
Along with the Cincinnati Open title, Swiatek could receive a major boost for the US Open if she beats Paolini in Monday night’s final.
Victory would see Swiatek climb above Coco Gauff to second in the world rankings and would be the second seed for the US Open, behind Aryna Sabalenka.
The trio have won the women’s singles title over the past three years, with Sabalenka winning last year’s tournament.
Gauff triumphed in 2023, while Swiatek was crowned champion in 2022.
