Tennis superstar Iga Swiatek, a passionate fan of Taylor Swift, recently found herself in a humorous predicament that might just put her Swiftie credentials to the test. The 24-year-old, who has openly expressed her admiration for the pop icon, participated in a lighthearted Instagram challenge called “Shakespeare or Swift” during an event at the Bad Homburg Open on June 25, 2025. The game involves guessing whether a quote is from the legendary playwright William Shakespeare or the chart-topping singer-songwriter.
The challenge kicked off with a quote: “On the very moment all was lost.” Swiatek, perhaps a bit too confident, incorrectly attributed the line to Shakespeare. In reality, it’s a lyric from Swift’s 2020 song “Evermore,” featuring Bon Iver. Swiatek’s reaction was priceless as she exclaimed, “Oh, my God. But your voice made it sound like Shakespeare. Come on, don’t make it harder.”
The next quote, “In black ink, my love may still shine bright,” stumped her again as she guessed it was from Swift, when in fact it’s a line from Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 65.” After going 0 for 2, Swiatek humorously admitted, “I’m bad at that.”
However, she finally hit the mark with the third quote: “What will become of me once I’ve lost my novelty,” correctly identifying it as a lyric from Swift’s song “Nothing New,” featured on the 2021 album “Red (Taylor’s Version).” Yet, her luck didn’t last long. The following quote, “All that glitters is not gold,” was mistakenly credited to Swift when it’s actually one of Shakespeare’s most famous lines from “The Merchant of Venice.” In a moment of exasperation, Swiatek joked, “Oh, my God, Swifties are gonna kick me out.”
The final quote, “We know what we are, but know not what we may be,” from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” was correctly identified by Swiatek, who playfully winked at the camera and said, “I knew that.”
The playful video concluded with a plea to the fans: “Swifties x @iga.swiatek fans — this one’s for you! (Please don’t kick her out of the fandom though, okay? 🩷).” The social media team behind the event assured fans that they, too, are Swifties, emphasizing the lighthearted nature of the challenge.
Swiatek’s love for Taylor Swift is well-documented. She attended Swift’s Eras Tour in Liverpool, England, in June 2024, where she received a heartfelt handwritten note from the singer congratulating her on her recent victory at the French Open. Swiatek shared her emotional response on social media, stating, “I’m dead 🥹. Yes, I cried many times during the show. Yes, it was incredible. You are amazing @taylorswift13 🫶🫶.”
The tennis star’s trivia mishap sparked a wave of support from fans, with many expressing their understanding of her struggle in the comments section. One fan wrote, “That’s funny 😂 IGA, don’t worry, he deliberately chose similar quotes to be sneaky 🤣 You still managed to hit a few 🫶🥰❤️.”
As Swiatek continues to balance her tennis career and her love for pop culture, this playful incident serves as a reminder that even world-class athletes can have their moments of lightheartedness. Whether or not the Swifties decide to keep her in their ranks, one thing is clear: Iga Swiatek’s heart is firmly in the right place when it comes to her admiration for Taylor Swift.