Swifties Are Going to Kick Me Out” – Iga Swiatek Jokes About Her Struggles to Differentiate Taylor Swift Lyrics & Shakespeare

Tennis world number one Iga Swiatek may dominate the clay courts with elegance and power—but put her in a pop culture quiz, and it’s a different story. In a lighthearted moment that’s now gone viral, Swiatek hilariously admitted that she struggled to tell the difference between Taylor Swift lyrics and quotes from Shakespeare. Yes, the bard and the pop queen apparently blend together for the reigning French Open champ. “Swifties are going to kick me out,” she joked with a sheepish grin during a media appearance. Internet, meet Iga: tennis beast, Shakespeare bluffer, Swiftie-in-crisis.

The moment came during a pre-tournament press event where Swiatek took part in a game challenging her to guess whether a dramatic line came from the quill of William Shakespeare or the pen of Taylor Swift. And let’s just say—Romeo and “Red” got hilariously tangled. “They both sound poetic, okay?” Iga laughed, clearly flustered but amused. “I swear I listen to Taylor all the time… maybe I need to revisit 1989 after this.”

Fans were instantly charmed. Swifties flooded social media with messages of support, meme reactions, and suggested a “Taylor for Dummies” playlist. Some even offered to personally tutor Swiatek on all things Swift. “She may not know ‘All Too Well,’ but we still love her,” one fan quipped on X (formerly Twitter). Another added, “Give this girl backstage passes—she’s earned them through confusion alone!”

The moment showed a delightfully human side of the four-time Grand Slam winner, who is often perceived as laser-focused and mentally impenetrable on court. But off-court? She’s just like the rest of us—staring blankly at a line and wondering if it’s from Hamlet or Lover.

Swiatek’s confession has only made her more endearing. In a sport filled with robotic post-match interviews and polished PR talk, her vulnerability and sense of humor feel like a breath of fresh air. Whether or not she redeems herself with a perfect score in the next lyric challenge, one thing is certain: Iga Swiatek just proved that even champions can mix up a Swift heartbreak ballad with Shakespearean tragedy—and we love her all the more for it.

And if Taylor’s team is listening, let’s just say… a courtside cameo might not hurt. Swifties would definitely approve.