Iga Swiatek reveals disturbing details of being stalked by paparazzi at her home

Iga Swiatek recently opened up about her struggles with paparazzi invading her privacy. She revealed that things went too far at one point when they followed her all the way to her apartment, something that deeply unsettled her and crossed a line.

Swiatek hasn’t had the best start to the 2025 season, with no titles to her name so far, not even a Grand Slam final appearance. Her recent results have only added to the frustration. However, she’s now in Rome for the Italian Open, hoping to turn things around and finally lift her first trophy of the year.

While in Rome, the Pole sat down for an interview with Tennis Channel and discussed her experiences with media intrusion. She explained that while she doesn’t mind being photographed on her way to practice or during work, she feels her personal time should be respected

"I can accept it when it’s at work and I’m going to a practice and everything, but for example, when it’s close to my home and I’m having just to walk with a friend or with a family member, I’d rather them not do that because that’s my time off,” she said.

Iga Swiatek then shared an incident that took place right after the Miami Open, where she revealed that paparazzi almost followed her to her apartment. She said she had to speak with them, telling them they could take her pictures the next day when she was heading to practice. Fortunately, they understood and left her alone.

“I had an incident actually, after Miami, when I was home, and paparazzi followed me almost to my apartment. I stopped them and said, 'Ok, tomorrow I’m going to practice. You can take photos of me when I go there, but this is off-limits,’” the former World No. 1 said.

“They kind of understand sometimes. I understand what their job is about, and we can have a nice, even collaboration if they want to be supportive and they understand,” she added.

Iga Swiatek: “I’m not really going out a lot because I know I’ll be watched”

Iga Swiatek pictured at the 2025 Italian Open | Image Source: Getty

In the same interview with the Tennis Channel, Iga Swiatek was asked about her experience with the media in her home country, Poland. She admitted that the situation is much worse there, explaining that she often refuses to leave her or her friends' apartments for days because she knows she will be constantly watched.

Swiatek said:

“In Poland, it’s not possible anymore, so I can’t really say how to do that because it’s just not possible. I’m spending more time in my apartment or at my friends’ apartments. I’m not really going out a lot because I know I’ll be watched.”

The Pole is currently focused on her Italian Open campaign. She began with a solid 6-1, 6-0 win over Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the second round and is set to face Danielle Collins next.