In a bizarre twist at the 2025 Australian Open, world-renowned tennis star Iga Świątek found herself not only battling for a Grand Slam title but also facing an unexpected off-court drama: the mysterious disappearance of her $10,000 pendant.
The highly valued necklace, which Świątek had worn throughout the tournament, was gifted to her by a close family member, making it not just a symbol of luxury but also sentimental value. She was seen sporting the sparkling accessory during her opening rounds in Melbourne, but as her tournament run continued, the necklace seemed to vanish without a trace.
Sources close to Świątek confirmed that the pendant was last seen after her intense third-round match, when she was visibly wearing it during her post-match interviews. However, by the time she returned to her hotel, the piece was nowhere to be found.
“I noticed it was missing when I went to change after the match,” said Świątek in an emotional interview. “I’m obviously disappointed. It wasn’t just a piece of jewelry—it was something my family gave me for good luck. It’s tough to focus on the match when something like this happens.”
The Australian Open security team was alerted immediately, and an investigation was launched. However, despite a thorough search of Świątek’s locker and surrounding areas, there has been no sign of the missing pendant. Authorities are considering whether it was lost or taken by an unknown individual, but with so many people moving in and out of the tournament area, pinpointing the culprit has proven difficult.
Fans of the Polish tennis sensation have rallied behind her, flooding social media with support and hopes that the pendant will be returned soon. Many are even speculating that the disappearance could be linked to a series of similar high-profile incidents at major sporting events, where expensive items have gone missing under mysterious circumstances.
Swiatek, for her part, has tried to remain focused on her game despite the distraction. “It’s not easy,” she admitted. “But I’m here to play and give it my all. The tournament must go on, and I’ll stay focused on that.”
While she continues to chase her dream of adding another Grand Slam title to her collection, the search for the pendant continues. For now, both fans and the tennis world will be watching to see if the $10K gem reappears—or if it remains another strange footnote in an already intense Australian Open.
