Iga Swiatek talks star turn on Polish Family Feud, tops Robert Lewandowski in trivia game

DOHA, Qatar—Survey says: Iga Swiatek.

Ahead of her return to the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, the former world No. 1 shared a clip from a recent episode of Familiada, the Polish adaptation of Family Feud, showing her on top of a list of the most successful athletes from her country.

“It’s hard to answer that one, honestly,” Swiatek diplomatically explained during her Media Day press conference, “especially across different sports.”

Indeed, with 26 votes, Swiatek outpaced even famed footballer Robert Lewandowski, a two-time winner of FIFA’s Best Men’s Player Award.

“There was a big discussion on the internet,” said Doha’s top seed. “I was surprised I was first and Robert was second, so that’s what was a little funny because to me, he’s still a legend. It’s a funny show, so we can all laugh about it.”

Preferring to watch clips from game shows, Swiatek has spent most of her time since reaching the Australian Open quarterfinals preparing for the Middle East swing, where she’s enjoyed much success in the past.

“I’ve been working on my serve, forehand, and my footwork,” said the three-time Doha champion, referring to the tournament’s slower conditions. “You can’t wait for the ball to come to you here.”

In between pre-tournament preparation, Swiatek got a chance to explore the city alongside rival Amanda Anisimova, visiting the Museum of Islamic Art.

“These museums are so fresh and you can see that they’re new and in beautiful places next to the water. We took some nice photos and saw some nice pieces of art.”

In search of a masterpiece performance at the first WTA 1000 tournament of the 2026 season, Swiatek will play her first match against either Indonesian wild card Janice Tjen or lucky loser Beatriz Haddad Maia.