Iga Šwiatek, the former world No. 1 and now ranked No. 2, confessed that when she is not playing tennis, she does not watch the sport much on television. Instead, she spends her free time indulging in films, particularly from the 1990s, which she feels she has missed out on. Recently, she expressed delight in watching movies like 'Legends of the Fall' and 'The English Patient,' both acclaimed and award-winning films that have deeply impressed her.

At the Indian Wells tournament, where she had hopes for a better outcome than just reaching the quarterfinals, her journey was cut short by Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina, which left her visibly frustrated. During the match, she displayed her emotions vividly, gesturing towards her coaching box and throwing her towel to the ground, reflecting her disappointment after a crushing defeat against Karolína Muchová.

Despite her competitive spirit and aspirations in tennis, Šwiatek has taken an interesting turn by prioritizing her film education during her downtime. She mentioned that her film selections are primarily focused on those that have either won or been nominated for Oscars, indicating a desire to enhance her cultural knowledge and dramatic experience through cinema, which contrasts with her more public persona as a fan of books, series, and Lego.