Iga Swiatek dawns Taylor Swift inspired ‘era’ sneakers; shares first look
Iga Swiatek who is known to be a big Taylor Swift fan, was gifted customized sneakers printed with 'in my own era' from her sponsor On.
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Iga Swiatek's customized Taylor Swift-inspired shoes (via X)
Apart from her love for flat white coffee on oat milk, Iga Swiatek is also known for carrying her headphones everywhere, being an ardent music lover. The World No. 2 is a big fan of the American singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift.
Swiatek is sponsored by On, an athletic shoe and performance sportswear company based in Switzerland. On recently gifted the 5-time Grand Slam champion, a customized pair of sneakers printed with the phrase ‘in my own era’. This is a reference to Taylor Swift’s “era” which alludes to a distinct period in her career, marked by a specific album, aesthetic, and thematic style e.g. Fearless Era, Reputation Era, Speak Now Era.
On has also previously gifted Iga Swiatek customized sneakers. When Swiatek won the Roland Garros 2024, the Swiss company gifted her shoes that featured a shoutout to one of her favorite TV show Friends, etched on the side.
— Out of Context Iga Świątek (@SwiatekOOC) February 2, 2025
The World No. 2 had previously expressed her love for the sitcom as something that helped her feel less “lonely” in her teenage years. Following the show’s formulaic for its episode titles, which all begin with, “The one…,” ‘The one where Iga wins her fifth Grand Slam‘ is written in glittering gold lettering in the shoe.
Iga Swiatek is looking to defend her Qatar Open title
Swiatek has often spoken about how listening to Swift helped her navigate a difficult time in her life and also helped her learn English. Days after winning her fourth French Open title, Swiatek also celebrated her victory in a special way by attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Liverpool.
The 23-year-old commenced her 2025 season competing in the United Cup. Despite a strong performance, taking Poland to the finals, Swiatek lost the finals to World No. 3 Coco Gauff.
Swiatek then competed at the Australian Open where she enjoyed an incredible run. She made it to the semifinals without dropping a set en route, producing multiple bagels and breadsticks on her way. However at the semifinals she lost to Madison Keys, who eventually went on to defeat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the finals and clinch her maiden Grand Slam title.
The Pole is scheduled to next compete at the Qatar Open, a WTA 1000 event in Doha, from February 9 to 15, 2025. Iga Swiatek won the Qatar Open in 2023 and 2024, and will be returning to defend her title.
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