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Iga Swiatek finally unwrapped the special gift she received from her sponsor, Lego, almost a month after her birthday. The tennis-themed set included toy figures of Rafael Nadal and skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin, too.
Swiatek turned 23 on May 31, during the 2024 French Open. The Pole, who won her fourth title at the event just days later, was showered with birthday messages from various well-known personalities as well as her sponsors.
Lego, having appointed Iga Swiatek as their brand ambassador in Poland earlier this year, paid tribute to the World No. 1 with a set showcasing her legendary achievements.
The model showed the Pole in her signature pink hat, earning a routine 6-1, 6-0 victory over R. Phalange (presumably the alter ego of Swiatek’s favorite 'Friends' character, Phoebe Buffay). The claycourt set also boasted “Iga’s Bakery” in honor of the score.
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Iga Swiatek’s idol, Rafael Nadal, alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin, and Polish footballer Rober Lewandowski, too, were present in the stadium in the form of toy figures. Also included was Swiatek’s pet cat, Grappa.
The World No. 1, who was unable to get her hands on the Lego during the French Open, recently shared her delight at finally being able to see it up-close ahead of Wimbledon.
"I've been waiting for this moment for a long time - maybe you too? I finally got to see my minifigure version on the LEGO court," she wrote on Instagram.
"It's absolutely amazing how much detail the @legopoland_official team managed to put into this mockup! There's my team, Grappa, Lewy and Friends! I spent a good hour discovering new elements and flavors. Thank you with all my heart! This is definitely the most creative and unexpected birthday gift I have ever received!" she added.
Iga Swiatek shifts her focus to grasscourts for Wimbledon 2024
After a remarkable claycourt season, Iga Swiatek will now look to replicate her success on the grasscourts of Wimbledon.
On Thursday, June 27, the 23-year-old gave fans a glimpse of her preparations, where she was seen “grinding” on the practice courts and at the gym.
The five-time Grand Slam champion is chasing her first grasscourt title and her 23rd overall. If she wins Wimbledon, the title will be her sixth of the season. Besides the French Open, she has won four WTA 1000 titles so far in 2024—at Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, and Rome.
