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Furry Coincidence That Binds Iga Swiatek and Her Idol Taylor Swift

Published 12/07/2023, 5:15 AM EST

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Iga Świątek has long been a part of the ‘Swifties’ fandom. During a press conference in Paris, the Pole tennis star previously revealed how she has been listening to Taylor Swift’s tracks ever since she was a teenager. Now, a rare similarity between the four-time singles Grand Slam champion and her idol has recently surfaced online.

The American singer was recently featured on the cover of the esteemed TIME magazine, as they named her its ‘Person of the Year’. As she elegantly posed for the cover photo of the magazine, Swift also brought to light a furry coincidence that connects her and her huge fan, Iga Swiatek.

A rare similarity between Iga Świątek and her idol, Taylor Swift

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On social media, the esteemed magazine announced the 33-year-old as its ‘Person of the Year’. On the cover of TIME magazine, the 12-time Grammy Award winner was sighted holding her cat on her shoulders. While reacting to the news, Taylor Swift also humorously opened up about her love for her furry pet.

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“Time Magazine: We’d like to name you Person of the YearMe: Can I bring my cat,” the American singer tweeted. After she was named Person of the Year, Swift stated that she posed the question of whether she could bring her cat along for the photo shoot for TIME magazine. The 33-year-old pop sensation has made her affection for cats known. Coincidentally, the WTA superstar Iga Świątek is also a cat person, just like her idol, Swift.

According to a report from Celebrity Pets, the four-time singles Grand Slam champion has a black cat named Grappa. The Polish tennis player’s pet has been named after the Italian alcoholic beverage, Grappa, which is one of her favorite hard drinks.

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Being a cat lover, the former world No. 1 player has also opened up about her goals to adopt more furry pets. Further, the young tennis sensation also hilariously revealed that she herself desires to become a ‘crazy cat’. What do you think of Iga Świątek and her idol, Taylor Swift, sharing a similar affection for cats? Let us know in the comments section.

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Anurag Gusain

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Like millions of fans around the world, my foray into the world of tennis began after witnessing the incredible domination of the ?King of Clay? over the past decade. It was my passion for tennis that initially drew me to the dynamic field of sports journalism. My professional journey in sports journalism with EssentiallySports has seen me cover over 1000 articles, focusing on almost every ATP and WTA tournament, including Grand Slams.
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Deepanshi Bajaj