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Iga Swiatek Reveals Her Most Embarrassing Moment at Australian Open

Iga Swiatek was asked about her most embarrassing moment during a tennis match.
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Iga Swiatek speaks in an on-court interview after a match at the 2025 Australian Open.
Iga Swiatek speaks in an on-court interview after a match at the 2025 Australian Open. | IMAGO / Newscom World

Tennis reporters are notorious for asking athletes to answer difficult questions at inappropriate times. However, some adorable kids put those reporters to shame with their amazing questions of Iga Swiatek.

Currently, Swiatek is competing in the 2025 Australian Open. After yesterday's second-round win, a young fan asked Swiatek to name her most embarrassing on-court moment.

First, Swiatek referenced all of the times she has cried on the court. Then she mentioned a cringe moment that took place at Indian Wells.

Thanks to The Tennis Letter, the video from Swiatek's post-match press conference has gone viral on social media. Below is the 1:42 video where Swiatek faces the tough questions.

"I went out on court once at Indian Wells with toilet paper sticking to my legs, of like, my skit. So, that was also embarrassing," said Swiatek. The fan-favorite went on to answer other endearing questions about her friends and trophy collection.

Swiatek is ready to start fresh in 2025. She was incredibly successful on the court last year until a doping scandal stained her flawless resume and forced her out of competition for a few months. She has revamped her coaching and public relations teams and appears ready to put last year behind her.

The WTA World No. 2 has won five Grand Slams but never advanced beyond the semifinals at the Australian Open. Swiatek faces Emma Raducanu in the third round on Friday, January 17.

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PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers professional tennis for Serve on Sports Illustrated, reporting on ATP and WTA events worldwide. From Challenger tournaments to Grand Slams, he brings readers in-depth coverage, daily recaps, and exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. With a decade of experience in sports journalism, Pat is recognized as a trusted voice in tennis media. You can contact him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

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