Amanda Anisimova and tennis fans expressed surprise when Iga Swiatek revealed that her favorite meal is an unusual combination of pasta, strawberries, and yogurt. Swiatek, who continues to advance in the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, even posted a photo enjoying this dish as part of her routine during the tournament.
Swiatek has been performing strongly at Wimbledon, dropping only two sets across her first three matches to reach the Round of 16 scheduled for June 7, 2025. During a recent post-match interview, the Polish player offered insight into her childhood favorite meal, catching many off guard with the unique pairing.
“I have my favourite, actually, I ate as a kid, it’s pasta with strawberries and a little bit of yoghurt. It’s just great.” (via on court interview)
Following this, Anisimova responded in disbelief in the comments section, questioning the combination.
“Pasta with what ?
Swiatek also shared the meal on her Instagram story, reminiscing about the dish from her youth as she competes for her first Wimbledon title.
Come in guysss, a Polish specialty?
Swiatek’s Recent Career Highlights and Wimbledon Journey
The five-time Grand Slam champion reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 2023 and has been a strong competitor on many surfaces. In the 2024 Paris Olympics, she contended for her first Olympic gold but was defeated in the semifinals by Zheng Qinwen in straight sets.
Swiatek’s success includes holding the world No. 1 ranking for a total of 125 weeks and securing 22 WTA Tour-level singles titles. In 2023, she earned honors such as the Polish Sports Personality of the Year and L’Équipe Champion of Champions, and in 2025, she was recognized in the Madame Tussauds Hot 100 list.
Addressing Criticism Over Consistency During Wimbledon Run
With notable players like Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula exiting early at Wimbledon 2025, Swiatek addressed perceptions about inconsistency in women’s tennis. She acknowledged that while the schedule is demanding, top players like herself, Aryna Sabalenka, and Gauff have been accumulating many wins despite occasional setbacks, especially on grass courts where surprises are common.
“I have no idea what’s gonna happen in the future. And also, I remember you guys asking me questions why there’s no consistency on the WTA. I don’t feel that. Me and Aryna and Coco have been winning a lot. Sometimes we lose early, because the schedule is pretty crazy. You can’t win everything. I feel like on grass there are many upsets every year. It’s a surface we shouldn’t really.. I don’t know. It doesn’t really matter what happens here when we go to the hard court season I would say.”
What Swiatek’s Wimbledon Performance Means Moving Forward
Swiatek’s appearance in the Round of 16 at Wimbledon solidifies her status as a leading contender, despite the demanding competition and unpredictable surface. Her candid discussion about her unusual meal choice humanizes the athlete, offering fans a glimpse into her personality beyond tennis. As Wimbledon progresses, attention will remain on her ability to maintain form and challenge for the title, while navigating the difficulties posed by an intense tennis calendar.
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