Strawberries and Pasta? Iga Swiatek’s Unique Wimbledon Tradition
- Iga Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion, defeated Danielle Collins 6-2, 6-3 on July 5, 2025, to progress to Wimbledon's last 16.
- Swiatek disclosed that her diet during the tournament includes pasta with strawberries and yoghurt, a traditional Polish summer dish, which puzzled some fans and might upset Wimbledon hosts.
- She explained the dish's appeal by citing Poland's superior strawberry climate and encouraged the Centre Court crowd to try it despite its unusual mix for tennis recovery meals.
- Swiatek humorously suggested that Wimbledon might not appreciate her repeated remarks about preferring strawberries from Poland, and she mentioned that while her team tends to indulge daily like it's a cheat meal, she personally tries to stick to lighter food choices.
- Swiatek's unique culinary choice coincides with solid on-court performance and her quest for a first Wimbledon title, and she will next face 23rd seed Clara Tauson for a quarter-final spot.
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After her victory allowing her to join Wimbledon's eighth final, Iga Swiatek (4th world) said she would enjoy her favorite dish in the evening. Before delivering a recipe... for the...

Strawberries and pasta? Iga Swiatek's unique Wimbledon tradition
There is nothing but a big debate about the infamous Hawaiian pizza. Exactly, the one stuffed with slices of pineapple. Too heretical to be accepted in the Italian gastronomic catalog. However, perhaps from now on it will be put aside for an instant the discussion on pizza and to hold the table will be another culinary issue: the strawberry pasta of Iga Swiatek. After winning his third round match, beating for 6-2 6-3 Danielle Collins, the Polis…
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