Four-time French Open champion, former world No. 1, and now a Wimbledon semifinalist, Iga Swiatek has finally cracked the grass-court code as she defeated 19th seed Liudmila Samsonova in the quarters. In doing so, she joins an elite club, becoming only the fourth active WTA player to reach the semifinals at all four Grand Slam events. The others? Aryna Sabalenka, Victoria Azarenka, and Karolina Pliskova. But while her transition from clay queen to Centre Court contender has turned heads, it’s her curious Wimbledon habit that’s quietly stealing the show.
The iconic green and purple Wimbledon towels, which retail for around £40 ($47), are almost as famous as the strawberries and cream. They’re a favorite memento among players—Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and now, Swiatek, all have a soft spot for them.
But Swiatek’s towel devotion has taken on a life of its own. After her matches, she doesn’t just pick one up on the way out; she loads up. Today, the Pole even enlisted a ball boy to help with her mission, asking him to bring her all the towels. Swiatek then was seen flashing a mischievous shh gesture to the camera as if caught in the act of a cheeky Wimbledon heist.
Iga Swiatek asked the ball kid to go and grab her more towels after reaching her first Wimbledon semifinal.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 9, 2025
Pressed on her post-match stash routine after the first round, Swiatek was refreshingly candid. “We love our towels,” she grinned after beating Polina Kudermetova on Tuesday. “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.”
She’s not just stockpiling them for the sake of souvenirs. These towels, according to the world No. 4, are woven into her daily routine. “When I look back in 30 years, Wimbledon is going to be the best venue you can get, and I just like them, you know,” Swiatek explained. “The Wimbledon towels are of the best quality after you wash them. I use them daily in Warsaw, so I can recommend them.”
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