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07/05 16:28 CDT Strawberries and pasta? Iga Swiatek's unique Wimbledon tradition
Strawberries and pasta? Iga Swiatek's unique Wimbledon tradition
LONDON (AP) --- Strawberries hold a special place in Wimbledon tradition. But
strawberries and pasta?
Iga Swiatek explained that it's a dish from her native Poland.
"Why is it such a big thing? Everybody should eat that," a smiling Swiatek said
after her third-round victory over Danielle Collins on Saturday. "I think in
summer kids are eating it a lot. I don't know. It's just a perfect mix of
tastes."
The All England Club estimates that more than 35 tons of strawberries ---
usually with cream --- are eaten each year during the two-week tournament.
Spectators can buy strawberry-inspired merchandise all over the grounds.
The five-time Grand Slam champion posted a photo on her Instagram account that
showed a bowl of pasta and strawberries with what appeared to be cream as well.
A journalist quizzed her about who has better strawberries, Poland or England?
"Honestly, I think Poland," Swiatek said. "Because we have better climate for
strawberries, right? Now Wimbledon is probably going to ban me from answering
these questions."
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