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Iga Świątek

Świątek at the US Open 2023
Country (sports)	Poland
Residence	Raszyn, Poland
Born	(2001-05-31) 31 May 2001 (age 25) Warsaw, Poland
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Turned pro	2016
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Francisco Roig
Prize money	US$45,288,200 3rd all-time in earnings
Singles
Career record	425–102
Career titles	25
Highest ranking	No. 1 (4 April 2022)
Current ranking	No. 3 (4 May 2026)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	SF (2022, 2025)
French Open	W (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Wimbledon	W (2025)
US Open	W (2022)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	W (2023)
Olympic Games	Bronze (2024)
Doubles
Career record	27–14
Career titles	0
Highest ranking	No. 29 (14 February 2022)
Grand Slam doubles results
French Open	F (2021)
US Open	2R (2019)
Mixed doubles
Career record	9–5
Career titles	0
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open	QF (2020)
US Open	F (2025)
Other mixed doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	QF (2020)
Team competitions
BJK Cup	SF (2024)
Signature
Medal record Women's tennis Representing  Poland Olympic Games Bronze 2024 Paris Singles Girls' tennis Representing a Mixed-NOCs team Youth Olympic Games Gold 2018 Buenos Aires Girls' doubles

Iga Natalia Świątek, born on May 31, 2001, is a famous professional tennis player from Poland. She is currently ranked among the top players in the world. Iga has been the world's number one player for a long time, holding that spot for 125 weeks! This makes her one of the greatest players ever.

Iga has won 25 big singles tournaments, including six major titles. These include four wins at the French Open, one at Wimbledon, and one at the US Open. She also won the WTA Finals in 2023 and many other important tournaments. Iga was the first Polish player to win a major singles title, which was a huge achievement for her country!

When she was a junior player, Iga won the French Open girls' doubles in 2018 and the Wimbledon girls' singles title in the same year. She started playing professionally on the WTA Tour in 2019. By age 18, she was already in the top 50 players. In 2020, Iga won her first major title at the French Open, showing incredible skill. She didn't lose many games in any of her matches!

In 2022, Iga had an amazing winning streak of 37 matches, which was the longest in women's tennis in the 21st century. She became the world No. 1 player that year. She won the French Open and the US Open, ending 2022 as the top player. She was also the year-end No. 1 in 2023, winning the French Open again and the WTA Finals. Iga won the French Open for a third time in a row in 2024. In 2025, she achieved her first title on grass courts by winning Wimbledon. She has won the French Open four times out of eight tries, always reaching at least the fourth round. In late 2024, Iga took a temporary break from playing for one month due to a health-related issue involving a medication she was taking. She missed a few tournaments during this time.

Iga plays with an exciting, all-court style. She even won the "WTA Fan Favorite Shot of the Year" award in 2019 for a fantastic drop shot. In 2020, fans voted her the "WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year." In 2023, she was recognized as a "Champion of Champions" by L'Équipe and was named "Polish Sports Personality of the Year." Time magazine also included her on their list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Iga's Early Life and Family

Iga Świątek was born in Warsaw, Poland, on May 31, 2001. Her parents are Dorota and Tomasz Świątek. Iga's father, Tomasz, was a rower who even competed in the 1988 Seoul Olympics! Her mother, Dorota, is a dentist who helps people with their teeth. Iga also has an older sister named Agata, who is also a dentist.

Iga's father wanted his daughters to be great athletes. He thought individual sports, like tennis, would give them more control over their success. Agata first tried swimming, but then she switched to tennis. She played for a short time as a junior but stopped because of injuries. Iga started playing tennis because she wanted to be like her sister and even hoped to beat her one day! When she was 14, Iga trained at Mera Warsaw, and later at Legia Warsaw.

Iga's Junior Tennis Journey

Iga with her 2018 Wimbledon junior champion's trophy

Iga was a top junior player, reaching a high ranking of No. 5. She started playing in junior tournaments in 2015 when she was 13. She quickly won two titles in a row. By the end of that year, she was already playing in bigger events.

In 2016, Iga played in her first junior Grand Slam at the French Open. She made it to the quarterfinals in both singles and doubles. Later, she won her biggest junior title yet at the Canadian Open Junior Championships. She beat Olga Danilović in the final.

Iga had a great start to 2017. She won both singles and doubles titles at the Traralgon Junior International. At the Australian Open, she reached her first major final in doubles with her friend Maja Chwalińska. They finished as runners-up. After reaching another final at the Trofeo Bonfiglio, Iga had ankle surgery. This kept her from playing for seven months.

Iga returned to the junior tour in 2018, and it was her best season. At the French Open, she reached the singles semifinals. In doubles, she teamed up with Caty McNally and won her first junior major title! They beat a Japanese team in the final.

At Wimbledon, Iga played only singles. Even though she wasn't a top seed, she won the championship! She didn't lose a single set after her first match. This was her only junior major singles title. Iga also won a gold medal in girls' doubles at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics with her partner, Kaja Juvan. This was a fantastic way to end her junior career.

Iga's Professional Career Highlights

Starting as a Pro (2016–2018)

Iga at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics

Iga started playing on the professional ITF Women's Circuit in 2016. She won all seven singles finals she reached during these years. Her first three titles came when she was just 15 years old. In 2018, after recovering from an injury, she won two more big titles. These wins helped her enter the top 200 players in the world at age 17.

First WTA Final and Top 50 (2019)

Iga hitting a forehand at 2018 Wimbledon

In 2019, Iga started playing in bigger WTA Tour events. She made her first WTA final at the Ladies Open Lugano. She beat a top-50 player there! Her amazing drop shot in the semifinals was even voted the "WTA Shot of the Year." This success helped her enter the top 100 players. She also reached the fourth round of the French Open, beating a top-20 player. By the end of 2019, she was in the top 50.

French Open Champion (2020)

Iga continued to shine in 2020. After the tennis tour restarted following a break, she entered the French Open ranked No. 54. She surprised everyone by winning the entire tournament! She beat many strong players, including the world No. 2, Simona Halep. Iga won the final against Sofia Kenin without losing a single set in the whole tournament. This made her the first Polish player to win a major singles title! She also became one of the youngest champions there.

Italian Open Win and Top 10 (2021)

Iga at the 2021 French Open

In 2021, Iga won her first WTA Tour title in Adelaide without losing a set. She then won the Italian Open, a very important tournament, by beating Karolína Plíšková in a quick match. This win helped her enter the top 10 players in the world for the first time. She also reached the doubles final at the French Open with Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

World No. 1 and Two Major Titles (2022)

The year 2022 was incredible for Iga. She went on an amazing 37-match winning streak, which was the longest in women's tennis in the 21st century! During this time, she won six tournaments in a row, including the French Open and the US Open. She became the world No. 1 player and finished the year as the best player in the world. She was the first woman since 2013 to win both the French Open and US Open in the same year.

French Open and WTA Finals Champion (2023)

Iga continued her success in 2023, winning six more titles. She defended her title at the Stuttgart Open. She then won her fourth major title at the French Open, beating Karolína Muchová in the final. Later, she won her home tournament, the Poland Open.

At the US Open, Iga lost in the fourth round, which ended her 75-week reign as world No. 1. However, she bounced back to win the China Open. She then won the WTA Finals without losing a single set, becoming the first player to do so since Serena Williams in 2012. This win also helped her reclaim the No. 1 ranking and finish the year as world No. 1 again.

French Open Three-Peat, Olympic Bronze, and a Break (2024)

Iga started 2024 by helping Team Poland reach the final of the United Cup. She won her second Indian Wells Open title. She also won the Qatar Ladies Open for the third year in a row, a rare achievement.

Iga won her third consecutive French Open title, and her fourth overall. She only lost one set during the entire tournament. This made her the third player in history to win three French Open titles in a row. At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Iga won a bronze medal in singles. This was Poland's first Olympic tennis medal! In late 2024, Iga took a temporary break from playing for one month due to a health-related issue involving a medication she was taking. She missed a few tournaments during this time.

Wimbledon Champion and Career Surface Slam (2025)

In 2025, Iga continued to make history. She reached the semifinals of the Australian Open. During the clay-court season, she faced some tough losses, which caused her ranking to drop to No. 7.

However, Iga found her best form on grass courts. At Wimbledon, she reached her first final there and won the title! She beat Amanda Anisimova with a perfect 6–0, 6–0 score. This win meant she had won major titles on all three main tennis surfaces (clay, hard, and grass), completing a "Career Surface Slam." She also won the Cincinnati Open without dropping a set.

United Cup Champion and Coaching Change (2026)

In January 2026, Iga helped the Polish team win the United Cup for the first time. She reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. After some challenging matches in early 2026, Iga decided to make a change to her coaching team. She appointed Francisco Roig, a former coach of Rafael Nadal, to guide her.

Representing Poland

Junior Team Events

Iga (left) and Kaja Juvan, the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics gold medallists in girls' doubles

Iga proudly represented Poland in junior tennis competitions. In 2016, she helped Poland win the Junior Fed Cup for players aged 16 and under. She won both her singles and doubles matches in the final against the United States. Her last junior event was the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics, where she won a gold medal in doubles with her partner Kaja Juvan.

Billie Jean King Cup

Iga also plays for the Polish team in the Billie Jean King Cup, a big international team competition for women. She first played in 2018. In 2022, she helped Poland qualify for the Finals. In 2024, Iga helped Poland reach the semifinals of the BJK Cup Finals for the first time in their nation's history! She has a strong record of 9 wins and 3 losses in this competition.

Tennis Rivalries

Iga vs. Aryna Sabalenka

Iga and Aryna Sabalenka have played each other 13 times, with Iga winning 8 matches. Their matches are often very exciting and are considered some of the best in tennis history. Their match at the 2024 Madrid Open final was especially thrilling. Iga won after more than three hours of play, saving three championship points! Sabalenka ended Iga's 26-match winning streak at the French Open in their 2025 semifinal.

Iga vs. Coco Gauff

Iga and Coco Gauff have met 16 times, with Iga winning 11 matches. Iga has won all three of their matches at major tournaments, including the 2022 French Open final. Coco Gauff has won their last four matches, including at the 2024 WTA Finals and the 2025 and 2026 United Cup finals.

Iga vs. Elena Rybakina

Iga has a strong rivalry with Elena Rybakina. They have played 12 times, with each player winning 6 matches. Iga beat Rybakina to win the 2024 Qatar TotalEnergies Open. Rybakina later defeated Iga at the 2025 WTA Finals and the 2026 Australian Open quarterfinals.

Iga vs. Jasmine Paolini

Iga Świątek and Jasmine Paolini have played 8 times, with Iga winning 7 matches. Iga won their first seven meetings, including the 2024 French Open final where she won her fourth Roland Garros title. Paolini earned her first win against Iga at the 2025 Wuhan Open.

Iga vs. Jeļena Ostapenko

Jeļena Ostapenko has a unique record against Iga Świątek, leading their matches 6–0. Ostapenko is the only active player to have never lost to Iga in multiple matches. Her powerful and risky playing style often challenges Iga.

Iga's Playing Style

Iga hitting a backhand at the 2023 US Open

Iga plays with an aggressive, all-court style, meaning she can hit shots from anywhere on the court. She uses a lot of variety in her game. Her style focuses on offense, so she often hits many winning shots. She builds up points carefully until she gets a chance to hit a winner.

Her forehand and backhand shots are very fast and powerful. Her forehand has a lot of topspin, which makes the ball dip quickly. At the 2020 French Open, her average forehand speed was very high, similar to male players! Her backhand speed was also the fastest among female players at that tournament. Because of her amazing success on clay courts, Iga is often called the "Queen of Clay."

Iga likes to come to the net to finish points, and she is good at volleys because of her doubles experience. She has an accurate first serve that can reach speeds of 123 mph. This helps her control the point from the very beginning. She also has great speed, movement, and footwork, allowing her to cover the court very well. Her favorite surface is clay, but she has become successful on all court types.

Iga about to serve

Iga's "Bakery" (Bagels and Breadsticks)

Iga is known for winning sets with very few games lost by her opponents. When a player wins a set 6–0, it's called a "bagel." If they win 6–1, it's called a "breadstick." People sometimes call this "Iga's Bakery" because she does it so often! In 2023, about 29% of her matches included a "bagel" set.

As of July 2025, Iga has won a "double bagel" (6–0, 6–0) nine times in her career. Three of these happened in major tournaments, including the 2025 Wimbledon final!

Iga's Coaching Team

Iga has worked with several coaches throughout her career. In her junior years, Michał Kaznowski was her main coach. She also worked with a sports psychologist, Daria Abramowicz, and a fitness trainer, Maciej Ryszczuk.

From 2016, Iga was coached by Piotr Sierzputowski. They worked together for almost six years, during which she won her first French Open title. In late 2021, Iga decided to make a change and started working with Tomasz Wiktorowski. Under his guidance, she became world No. 1 and won many more major titles. In October 2024, she changed coaches again, appointing Wim Fissette. After some challenging matches in early 2026, Iga and Fissette parted ways. On April 2, 2026, Iga announced that Francisco Roig, who coached Rafael Nadal for a long time, joined her team.

Sponsorships and Partners

Iga is sponsored by many well-known companies. Since March 2023, she has been sponsored by the Swiss company On for her clothing and shoes. She was the first female tennis player to be sponsored by them. Before that, she was sponsored by Asics and Nike.

Iga also has partnerships with other brands like Red Bull energy drink, Xiaomi (a tech company), and Lexus cars. From 2021 to 2024, her main partner was PZU, Poland's largest insurance company. She uses Tecnifibre racquets and also has a deal with Rolex. After winning the 2022 US Open, Iga joined IMG for her management. In 2023, she became a global ambassador for the Polish sports drink Oshee. She also partnered with Porsche and VISA. In August 2023, Infosys announced Iga as their global brand ambassador, alongside Rafael Nadal. In April 2024, Iga became an ambassador for Lancôme.

Giving Back: Charity Work and Philanthropy

Iga is very active in charity work and loves to help others.

• Since 2021, she has supported The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity in Poland. She has auctioned off her winning tennis racquets and other signed items. These auctions raised a lot of money for medical equipment for children's hospitals. For example, her racquet from the 2022 US Open and French Open sold for over 300,000 Polish złoty!
• Iga and her team also participate in the Noble Gift project, which helps families in need during Christmas.
• She has donated signed items to help raise money for SOS Children's Villages-Poland.
• After winning her second French Open, Iga promised to help upgrade the sports facilities at her old elementary school in Raszyn.

Supporting Mental Health Awareness

Iga is a strong advocate for mental health.

• On World Mental Health Day in 2021, she donated $50,000 of her prize money to support mental health initiatives. She believes that mental toughness is important in sports and in life.
• In 2022, after reaching the final of the Ostrava Open, Iga donated all her prize money (€58,032) to Polish non-profit organizations for mental health.
• On World Mental Health Day in 2023, Iga announced she would donate 300,000 PLN ($70,000) to UNICEF Poland to help with mental health support for children around the world.

Helping Ukraine

Iga has shown great support for Ukraine following the conflict in 2022.

• She often wears ribbons or accessories in Ukrainian colors during her matches.
• In July 2022, Iga hosted a charity tennis event in Kraków, Poland, to raise money for children affected by the war in Ukraine. The event featured exhibition matches with other tennis stars and raised over 2.5 million Polish złoty (over €500,000) for organizations like United24, Elina Svitolina Foundation, and UNICEF Poland.
• In August 2022, Iga participated in the "Tennis Plays for Peace" exhibition, which raised funds for GlobalGiving to help Ukraine.
• In January 2023, Iga sold special T-shirts and auctioned off her US Open winning gear and French Open shoes to raise more funds for children in Ukraine through UNICEF.

Iga's Personal Life

Iga lives in Raszyn, Poland. She enjoys reading to relax between tennis matches. One of her favorite Polish dishes is Makaron z truskawkami (pasta with strawberries). Iga loves rock music and listens to bands like Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. She is also a big fan of LEGO and finds building LEGO sets helps her stay calm while traveling. Iga is also a fan of the American musician Taylor Swift and has attended her concerts.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Tournament Performance

Singles

Doubles

Grand Slam Tournament Finals

Singles: 6 (6 titles)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Win	2020	French Open	Clay	Sofia Kenin	6–4, 6–1
Win	2022	French Open (2)	Clay	Coco Gauff	6–1, 6–3
Win	2022	US Open	Hard	Ons Jabeur	6–2, 7–6(7–5)
Win	2023	French Open (3)	Clay	Karolína Muchová	6–2, 5–7, 6–4
Win	2024	French Open (4)	Clay	Jasmine Paolini	6–2, 6–1
Win	2025	Wimbledon	Grass	Amanda Anisimova	6–0, 6–0

Doubles: 1 (runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Loss	2021	French Open	Clay	Bethanie Mattek-Sands	Barbora Krejčíková Kateřina Siniaková	4–6, 2–6

Mixed Doubles: 1 (runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Loss	2025	US Open	Hard	Casper Ruud	Sara Errani Andrea Vavassori	3–6, 7–5, [6–10]

Year-End Championship Finals

Singles: 1 (title)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Win	2023	WTA Finals, Mexico	Hard	Jessica Pegula	6–1, 6–0

Olympic Games Medal Matches

Singles: 1 (bronze medal)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Bronze	2024	Paris Summer Olympics, France	Clay	Anna Karolína Schmiedlová	6–2, 6–1

Awards and Recognitions

2019

• WTA Fan Favorite Shot of the Year

2020

• WTA Most Improved Player
• WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player
• Gold Cross of Merit
• European Sportswoman of the Year – Evgen Bergant Trophy

2022

• Chris Evert WTA World No. 1 Trophy
• WTA Player of the Year
• ITF World Champion
• WTA Fan Favourite Shot of the Year
• European Sportsperson of the Year
• Polish Sports Personality of the Year

2023

• L'Équipe Champion of Champions
• WTA Player of the Year
• Polish Sports Personality of the Year

2024

• ITF World Champion

Special Mentions

See also

In Spanish: Iga Świątek para niños