“Hindrance?” Iga Swiatek apologizes for gesture at the net during the San Diego final 

WATCH: Iga Swiatek defeats Donna Vekic in the 2022 San Diego final

Amid Iga Swiatek’s masterful comeback in Sunday's San Diego Open final—which saw the world No. 1 complete a statement 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 victory against Donna Vekic—one controversial moment has continued to raise questions on social media.

While facing break point in the second set and trailing 2-3, 15/40, Swiatek raced up to the net for a nearly impossible get. The Pole then raised her hands above her head and briefly waved her arms before striking a volley.

Swiatek didn’t receive a warning, and she was ultimately beaten in the rally as Vekic painted the lines with a searing passing shot. But the moment drew a wave of criticism on social media, prompting an apology from the eventual champion.

“Sure seems to be intentional,” wrote one user, while another lamented, “Iga always gets away with this…”

After closing out the victory with an impeccable third set, Swiatek took to social media to celebrate her eighth title of the year—and extend an apology to Vekic.

‘‘This is the best prize/trophy ever!’’ Swiatek wrote on Twitter. ‘’Thank you San Diego for an amazing (cloudy) week and this unique vibe. I love it here.

“Congrats @DonnaVekic for your amazing run! And sorry for waving my hands at the net.”

It’s not the first time that Swiatek, a three-time Grand Slam champion, has been under fire for a similar gesture—including during her recent US Open victory. She has yet to receive a code violation or warning from the umpire for her behavior, which she has previously described as an “impulse”.

Unintentional or not, it’s been a career season for the world No. 1, who has improved to 64-8 with her title run in San Diego.

After skipping Guadalajara and taking a week of rest, Swiatek will arrive at the WTA Finals in Fort Worth as the heavy pre-tournament favorite.