The Wimbledon authorities took Iga Świątek’s habit of stacking her bag with towels to a new level. Besides winning her first ever grass court major title, the WTA star was in talks after being caught in the act of taking grand slam towels home for her loved ones. Besides honoring her with the trophy and a heavy paycheck, the authorities at Wimbledon ensured giving Świątek a souvenir that she’ll never forget.
Iga Świątek Beams with Joy as Wimbledon Surprises Her with Heartwarming Gift
Iga Świątek made history at Wimbledon by winning the women’s singles final with a rare score of 6-0, 6-0, something that hasn’t happened since 1911. The Polish star ended her year-long wait for a title in the best way possible, defeating American Amanda Anisimova without dropping a single game.
Besides receiving the glorious Wimbledon trophy and a $4 million paycheck, the WTA star also received a blue and green colored towel, with her name engraved on it. While this might seem a common takeaway for any other player, it was enough to bring a wide smile on Iga Świątek’s face.
After her first round win over Polina Kudermetova, Świątek unveiled the reason behind her obsession for grand slam titles. According to her, several among her friends and family love keeping the grand slam towels and therefore she has to take a few for them.
“Come on! It’s a topic no one ever talks about. We love our towels. Every time I come back from a Slam I think I have like 10 friends and 10 family members wanting towels. So, sorry guys. Sorry Wimbledon. I don’t know if I’m supposed to do that,” she said.
With her recent victory over Anisimova, Świątek added a sixth major title to her glorious portfolio. She now looks forward to making another transition, this time for the American swing.
Iga Świątek Expresses Pride Over Proving the Media Wrong Following Their Mistreatment
Besides expressing excitement about her victory, Świątek also thrashed naysayers with her calm yet bold response. The Polish player mentioned how media channels, especially from her own country, brought hate to her team. She mentioned how it was unacceptable, along with using the Wimbledon trophy in her hands as a perfect response to the ones who denied her stance.
“I hope they will just leave me alone and let me do my job because obviously you can see that we know what we are doing, and I have the best people around me,” she said.
“I have already proved a lot. I know people want more and more, but it’s my own process and my own life and my own career,” she added.
The title became even special as it came after months of struggle, including tough defeats throughout the clay court season along with a massive drop in rankings.