Mikaela Shiffrin makes a promise to Iga Swiatek as she invites the tennis player to Levi for the World Cup next year

Tennis player Iga Swiatek expressed her desire to get one of Mikaela Shiffrin’s reindeer named after her and the latter agreed to make a ‘deal’ next year. This came after the alpine skier added her 61st Slalom win on November 16 at the 2024/25 Alpine Skiing World Cup season.

Shiffrin and Swiatek have often shown admiration for each other. In 2021, the Pole candidly talked about the alpine skier’s prowess in an interview with Tennis Channel.
“She’s just a good role model, and I really respect her.”
In response to her kind words, Shiffrin also lauded Iga Swiatek for her 2020 French Open win, noting that the latter’s composure during her match was a learning for her.
“Congrats on the 2020 French Open win. Was an amazing match to watch and huge testament to your own physical+mental fortitude. I have learned a lot from watching your point play and composure during that match and since then…”