Tennis star Iga Swiatek says Taylor Swift helped her learn English, work through life: 'I didn't feel alone'

01.06.2023 - 20:51 foxnews.com

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player Iga Swiatek is a big Taylor Swift fan, a "Swiftie," as they are known.

Swiatek made that known after defeating Claire Liu in straight sets, 6-4, 6-0, in the second round of the 2023 French Open, which came after her 22nd birthday Wednesday.

After a post-match interview, Swiatek decided to sign the camera in front of her at Roland Garros, writing, "I’m feeling 22! #Swiftie." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Iga Swiatek of Poland in action against Claire Liu of the United States in the second round at Roland Garros June 1, 2023, in Paris. (Robert Prange/Getty Images) Reporters caught on quickly and had to ask Swiatek about her fandom.

It wasn’t just the music that drew Swiatek to like Swift, Swiatek said. Swift's music also helped the Polish tennis star learn English. "You know, when I was younger and kind of confused about life and when I was a teenager, when I listened to her, I didn't feel alone," Swiatek said of Swift, via ESPN. "Also, I learned English by listening to her songs.

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