Career Timeline of Iga Świątek: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Iga Świątek, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Iga Świątek is a prominent Polish professional tennis player, currently ranked No. 2 worldwide by the WTA after holding the No. 1 position for 125 weeks. She has secured 25 WTA Tour–level singles titles, including six major titles: four French Open championships, one Wimbledon title, and one US Open title. Świątek also claimed victory at the 2023 WTA Finals and has won eleven WTA 1000 titles. Notably, she is the first Polish player to ever win a major singles title.

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2016: End of Collaboration with Michał Kaznowski

Up to the 2016 French Open, Iga Świątek was coached by Michał Kaznowski. Piotr Sierzputowski began coaching her in 2016.

2019: WTA Shot of the Year

In 2019, Iga Świątek won the WTA Shot of the Year with a cross-court drop shot from the baseline that landed on the sideline well inside the service box.

2019: End of Collaboration with Jolanta Rusin-Krzepota

Jolanta Rusin-Krzepota was Iga Świątek's physical preparation trainer for almost four years, through the end of the 2019 US Open.

2020: French Open Forehand and Backhand Speed

At the French Open in 2020, Iga Świątek's average forehand speed was 73 mph (117 km/h), and her backhand speed peaked at 76 mph (122 km/h), the fastest of any female player in the draw. Her forehand topspin reached 3,453 rpm, comparable with Rafael Nadal.

2020: French Open Performance

During the 2020 French Open, Iga Świątek hit more winners than unforced errors in all seven of her matches, totaling 175 winners to 127 unforced errors.

2020: Participation in Noble Gift Project

Since 2020, Iga Świątek and her team have been taking part in the Noble Gift project, which helps families in difficult financial circumstances during the Christmas period.

2020: Involvement with The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity

Since 2020, Iga Świątek has been involved with The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, supporting various causes through auctions.

2020: Sponsorship by Asics

Since the start of 2020, Iga Świątek had been sponsored by Asics for clothing and shoes.

February 2021: Partnership with PZU

From February 2021, Iga Świątek's main partner was Poland's biggest insurance company PZU.

October 2021: Donation to World Mental Health Day

On 10 October 2021, Iga Świątek donated $50,000 of her prize money in support of World Mental Health Day after progressing to the last 16 of the Indian Wells Open, emphasizing the importance of mental toughness in sports.

December 2021: Split with Piotr Sierzputowski

In December 2021, Iga Świątek announced her split from coach Piotr Sierzputowski after nearly six years of working together.

2021: Świątek vs Sabalenka Rivalry Begins

In 2021, Iga Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka began their rivalry, marked by a series of competitive matches. They have met 13 times since then, with Świątek leading the head-to-head at 8–5 in official competitions.

2021: Charity Auction for Pediatric Care

In 2021, Iga Świątek auctioned her winning racket from the final of her first French Open for 131,300 zł to fund equipment for pediatric ENT, otolaryngology and head diagnostics for The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.

2022: Representation by IMG

After winning her third major title at the 2022 US Open, Iga Świątek began to be represented by IMG with agent Max Eisenbud.

2022: French Open Final Win

In 2022, Iga Świątek defeated Coco Gauff in the French Open final in straight sets.

2022: Swiateknifibre Marketing Name

In 2022, to celebrate Iga's victory at the French Open with a Tecnifibre racquet, Tecnifibre temporarily changed its marketing name to Swiateknifibre and its trademark to white and red for seven days.

2022: Auction for Pediatric Ophthalmology

In 2022, while playing at the Australian Open, Iga Świątek auctioned her racket from the final of the Italian Open, training with the buyer, her signed Tokyo Olympics 2020 kit, her signature cap and multiple tennis balls with autographs for 189,100 zł to fund equipment for pediatric ophthalmology for The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.

March 2023: Sponsorship by On

As of 20 March 2023, Iga Świątek became sponsored by On for clothing and shoes, becoming the first female tennis player to be sponsored by the Swiss company.

June 2023: Partnership with Porsche

On 26 June 2023, Iga Świątek announced her partnership with Porsche.

August 2023: Ambassador Roles

In August 2023, Iga Świątek became a global ambassador of VISA. On 25 August 2023, Infosys announced Iga Świątek as their global brand ambassador alongside Rafael Nadal.

2023: Auction to Fund Sepsis Medication

In 2023, Iga Świątek auctioned her winning racket from the 2022 US Open and French Open, along with a double invitation to her first-round match at the 2023 French Open and a meet-and-greet opportunity, for 300,300 zł to fund medication for sepsis for The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.

2023: French Open Quarterfinal Win

In 2023, Iga Świątek defeated Coco Gauff in the French Open quarterfinal in straight sets.

2023: French Open Double Bagel

In 2023, Iga Świątek won against Xinyu Wang with the score of 6-0 6-0 in the French Open, resulting in a double bagel.

2023: US Open Loss to Ostapenko

In 2023, Jelena Ostapenko defeated Iga Świątek at the US Open.

January 2024: End of Partnership with PZU

In January 2024, Iga Świątek's main partnership with Poland's biggest insurance company PZU ended.

April 2024: Brand Ambassador of Lancôme

In April 2024, Iga Świątek became the brand ambassador of Lancôme.

October 2024: Parting Ways with Tomasz Wiktorowski

In October 2024, Iga Świątek parted ways with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski and appointed Wim Fissette as his replacement later that month.

2024: Madrid Open Final Victory

In 2024, Iga Świątek defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the Madrid Open final, in a match lasting 3 hours and 11 minutes. Świątek also saved three championship points during the match.

2024: French Open Semifinal Win

In 2024, Iga Świątek defeated Coco Gauff in the French Open semifinal in straight sets, continuing her winning streak against Gauff at major tournaments.

2024: Qatar TotalEnergies Open Win

In 2024, Iga Świątek defeated Elena Rybakina to win her seventh WTA 1000 title at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open.

2024: BJK Cup Semifinals

In 2024, Iga Świątek played a key role in helping Poland reach the BJK Cup semifinals for the first time in their nation's history, achieving victories in both singles and doubles matches while partnering with Katarzyna Kawa against Czechia.

2024: French Open Double Bagel

In 2024, Iga Świątek won against Anastasia Potapova with the score of 6-0 6-0 in the French Open, resulting in a double bagel.

June 2025: Ostapenko's Undefeated Record

As of June 2025, Jelena Ostapenko holds an undefeated record of 6–0 against Iga Świątek, making her the only active player with such a record across multiple matches.