India, March 18 -- WTA world number two Iga Swiatek was involved in a controversial situation during her loss at the WTA 1000 event at Indian Wells in California, but has responded to the criticism she received with a statement of apology on her Instagram account.

The former world number one was outduelled by Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the semifinal of the Indian Wells event, considered one of the biggest non-slam events on the professional tour. Andreeva pulled off one of her biggest results to date, beating defending Indian Wells champion Swiatek 7-6 1-6 6-3 in the desert to book a spot in the final against world number one Aryna Sabalenka.

While Andreeva is considered the most prominent young talent in the world of tennis at ...