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 Polish professional tennis player who has achieved the world No. 1 ranking in women’s singles for a total of 125 weeks. She has won 22 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including four French Open titles and one US Open title. Świątek also won the 2023 WTA Finals and ten WTA 1000 titles. She holds the distinction of being the first Polish player to win a major singles title.

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1975: Chris Evert's Winning Streak

In 1975, Chris Evert started a winning streak.

1976: Evonne Goolagong's Winning Streak

In 1976, Evonne Goolagong started a winning streak.

1978: Martina Navratilova's Winning Streak

In 1978, Martina Navratilova started a winning streak.

1980: Tracy Austin's Winning Streak

In 1980, Tracy Austin started a winning streak.

1983: Fewest Games Lost in a Final Record

In 1983, Martina Navratilova set the record for fewest games lost in a final with two games. In 2023 Iga Swiatek broke that record by conceding only one game.

1985: Chris Evert's Winning Streak

In 1985, Chris Evert ended a winning streak.

1987: Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf's Winning Streaks

In 1987, Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf continued a winning streak.

1991: Monica Seles's Winning Streak

In 1991, Monica Seles started a winning streak.

1995: Arantxa Sánchez Vicario's Winning Streak

In 1995, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario started a winning streak.

1996: Monica Seles's Winning Streak

In 1996, Monica Seles continued a winning streak.

1997: Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis's Winning Streaks

In 1997, Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis continued a winning streak.

1998: Lindsay Davenport's Winning Streak

In 1998, Lindsay Davenport started a winning streak.

2001: Martina Hingis and Jennifer Capriati's Winning Streaks

In 2001, Martina Hingis and Jennifer Capriati continued a winning streak.

2002: Venus Williams and Serena Williams's Winning Streaks

In 2002, Venus Williams and Serena Williams started a winning streak.

2003: Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin's Winning Streaks

In 2003, Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin started a winning streak.

2003: Fewest Games Lost Record at WTA Finals

In 2003, the round-robin format was reintroduced at the WTA Finals. In 2023, Iga Świątek dropped just 20 games throughout the entire tournament, the fewest since 2003, and beat Serena Williams's record of 32 overall games dropped. She also broke the record for fewest games lost in a final (one game) previously held by Martina Navratilova in 1983 and Kim Clijsters in 2003 (two each).

2004: Amélie Mauresmo's Winning Streak

In 2004, Amélie Mauresmo started a winning streak.

2005: Maria Sharapova's Winning Streak

In 2005, Maria Sharapova started a winning streak.

2006: Lindsay Davenport's Winning Streak

In 2006, Lindsay Davenport ended a winning streak.

2008: Justine Henin, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Janković's Winning Streaks

In 2008, Justine Henin, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Janković started a winning streak.

2009: Jelena Janković and Dinara Safina's Winning Streaks

In 2009, Jelena Janković and Dinara Safina started a winning streak.

2009: WTA-1000 Format Introduction

In 2009, the WTA-1000 format was introduced. Since then, between Dubai 2023 – Dubai 2024, Iga Świątek became the fourth player to make the quarterfinals in 9+ consecutive appearances, after Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Agnieszka Radwańska.

2010: Caroline Wozniacki's Winning Streak

In 2010, Caroline Wozniacki started a winning streak.

2011: Kim Clijsters's Winning Streak

In 2011, Kim Clijsters ended a winning streak.

2012: Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka's Winning Streaks

In 2012, Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka started a winning streak.

2012: WTA Finals Title Without Dropping a Set

In 2012, Serena Williams achieved a title at the WTA Finals without dropping a set. In 2023, Iga Świątek became the first player to do so since Serena Williams in 2012.

2013: Serena Williams achieves Madrid-Rome-French Open

In 2013, Serena Williams achieved the Madrid-Rome-French Open titles in same season. In 2024, Świątek became the second woman to win Madrid, Rome, and the French Open in the same season.

2013: Victoria Azarenka's Winning Streak

In 2013, Victoria Azarenka continued a winning streak.

2013: Madrid-Rome Sweep by Williams and Nadal

In 2013, both Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal won Madrid and Rome. In May 2024, Iga Świątek became the first player, female or male, to achieve this since 2013.

2014: ITF World Junior Tennis Finals

In 2014, Świątek represented Poland at the ITF World Junior Tennis Finals for 14-and-under girls and won all of her matches, leading Poland to a ninth-place finish.

2015: ITF Junior Circuit Titles in 2015

In 2015, Iga Świątek began competing in ITF Junior Circuit events and won back-to-back Grade 4 titles in April and May, demonstrating early success in her junior career.

2015: Serena Williams' Hardcourt Title Streak

In 2015, Serena Williams won three consecutive titles at the same hardcourt tournament. In February 2024, Iga Świątek became the first person to accomplish this feat since Serena Williams.

2015: ITF World Junior Tennis Finals - Semi-Finals

In 2015, Świątek helped Poland go undefeated in the round robin stage to reach the semi-finals of the ITF World Junior Tennis Finals.

2016: Angelique Kerber's Winning Streak

In 2016, Angelique Kerber started a winning streak.

2016: Started competing on the ITF Women's Circuit in 2016

In 2016, Iga Świątek began competing on the ITF Women's Circuit, marking her transition into professional tennis.

2016: Junior Grand Slam Debut in 2016

In 2016, Iga Świątek made her junior Grand Slam tournament debut at the French Open, reaching the quarterfinals in both singles and doubles, followed by winning the Grade 1 Canadian Open Junior Championships.

2016: Piotr Sierzputowski becomes coach

In 2016, Piotr Sierzputowski became Iga Świątek's coach, following Michał Kaznowski who she worked with up to the 2016 French Open.

2016: Junior Fed Cup Title

In 2016, Świątek played alongside Maja Chwalińska and Stefania Rogozińska-Dzik in the 16-and-under Junior Fed Cup. Poland won the title, defeating the United States 2–1 in the final. Świątek won both of her rubbers in the final tie, defeating Amanda Anisimova in singles before partnering with Chwalińska to defeat Caty McNally and Claire Liu in the decisive doubles rubber.

2017: 2017 Junior Season

In 2017, Iga Świątek had a strong first half, winning titles at the Traralgon Junior International. She finished runner-up in doubles at the Australian Open and reached a Grade A singles final at the Trofeo Bonfiglio. Her season ended after a French Open quarterfinal, followed by ankle surgery.

2017: Serena Williams, Karolína Plíšková, Garbiñe Muguruza and Simona Halep's Winning Streaks

In 2017, Serena Williams, Karolína Plíšková, Garbiñe Muguruza and Simona Halep started a winning streak.

February 2018: ITF Title After Injury in February 2018

In February 2018, Iga Świątek won an ITF title in her first tournament back from a seven-month layoff due to injury.

2018: Caroline Wozniacki's Winning Streak

In 2018, Caroline Wozniacki ended a winning streak.

2018: 2018 Junior Season and French Open Title

In 2018, Iga Świątek reached the semi-finals in singles and won the French Open doubles title, marking a successful end to her junior career.

2018: 2018 French Open and Wimbledon Championships

In 2018, Iga Świątek won the French Open girls' doubles title with Caty McNally and the Wimbledon girls' singles title, showcasing her talent as a junior player.

2018: 2018 Wimbledon and Youth Olympic Achievements

In 2018, Iga Świątek won the Wimbledon junior title and teamed up with Kaja Juvan to win a medal at the Summer Youth Olympics, marking the end of her junior career.

2018: Billie Jean King Cup Debut

In 2018, Świątek made her senior Billie Jean King Cup debut when Poland was in Europe/Africa Zone Group I. She won her only singles match in 2018.

2018: Summer Youth Olympic Games Gold Medal

In 2018, Świątek's last junior career event was the Summer Youth Olympic Games. Although she lost in the quarterfinals in singles, she partnered with Slovenian Kaja Juvan to win the gold medal in doubles.

2019: Lowest Number of Game Wins on Clay Since 2019 French Open

During the clay court season, Świątek won only one game in both sets against Coco Gauff in the Madrid semifinal (her lowest number of game wins on clay since the 2019 French Open).

2019: WTA Tour Debut in 2019

In 2019, Iga Świątek began competing exclusively in tour-level events on the WTA Tour, after qualifying for her first major main draw at the Australian Open.

2019: WTA Breakthrough and Shot of the Year in 2019

In 2019, Iga Świątek made her first WTA breakthrough at the Ladies Open Lugano, reaching her first WTA final and winning the WTA Shot of the Year. She also made her debut in the top 100 and reached the fourth round at the French Open.

2019: Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty's Winning Streaks

In 2019, Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty started a winning streak.

2019: Billie Jean King Cup

In 2019, Świątek won one of her three singles matches, and both of her doubles rubbers while partnering with Alicja Rosolska in Billie Jean King Cup.

2019: End of Jolanta Rusin-Krzepota's trainer role

Towards the end of 2019 US Open, Jolanta Rusin-Krzepota's role as Iga Świątek's physical preparation trainer came to an end.

2020: First Major Win at French Open 2020

In 2020, Iga Świątek won her first major title at the French Open in dominant fashion, not losing more than five games in any singles match.

2020: Europe/Africa Zone Group I Round

In 2020, Świątek won all three of her singles matches in the Europe/Africa Zone Group I round of the Billie Jean King Cup.

2020: Involvement with the Noble Gift project

Since 2020, Iga Świątek and her team have been taking part in the Noble Gift project, which helps to provide families, which have found themselves in difficult financial circumstances for reasons beyond their control during the Christmas period.

2020: Sponsorship with 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, until January 2024.

March 2021: Entered Top 15 in March 2021

In March 2021, as a result of winning her first WTA Tour title in Adelaide, Iga Świątek entered the top 15 in the world for the first time in her career, marking another milestone.

May 2021: Entered WTA Top Ten

In May 2021, Iga Świątek entered the top ten of the WTA rankings for the first time, marking a significant milestone in her career.

May 2021: Won Italian Open and entered Top 10 in May 2021

On 17 May 2021, Iga Świątek won her first WTA 1000 title at the Italian Open and entered the top 10 in the singles rankings, becoming world No. 9.

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.

December 2021: Split from coach Piotr Sierzputowski

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

2021: End of French Open Final Streak

At the French Open, Świątek lost in the semifinal match to Aryna Sabalenka in three sets. This marked the first time Świątek did not reach the final since 2021, and snapped her 26 match-winning streak at the French Open. As a result, she dropped further in the rankings to No. 7.

2021: Auction of French Open winning racket for charity

In 2021, Iga Świątek put up her winning racket from the final of her first French Open for auction with the proceeds benefiting The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. The racket was sold for 131,300 zł to help fund new equipment for pediatric ENT, otolaryngology and head diagnostics.

2021: 2021 Season Highlights

In 2021, Świątek reached the second week of all four major championships, qualifying for the WTA Finals for the first time. She started her grass-court season at the Eastbourne International and was seeded at No. 4.

2021: Świątek and Coco Gauff Head-to-Head

Since 2021 Świątek and Coco Gauff have met 15 times, with Świątek leading the head-to-head at 11–4 in official competitions.

2021: Start of Świątek-Sabalenka Rivalry

Since 2021, Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka have met 13 times, with Świątek leading the head-to-head at 8–5 in official competitions.

March 2022: Lowest Ranking Since March 2022

During the clay court season, Świątek dropped out of the Top 2 and fell to No. 5, her lowest ranking since March 2022.

July 2022: Świątek hosts charity tennis event in Kraków

In July 2022, Iga Świątek organized a charity tennis event in Kraków, Poland, to raise funds for children and teenagers affected by the war in Ukraine. The event included a mixed doubles exhibition match, a singles set between Świątek and Agnieszka Radwańska, and a special guest appearance by Ukrainian football legend Andriy Shevchenko. Elina Svitolina served as umpire. The event raised over 2.5 million złoty (over €500,000) to be distributed among United 24, the Elina Svitolina Foundation, and UNICEF Poland.

October 2022: Donation of Ostrava Open prize money to Polish non-profits

On 9 October 2022, after losing the final to Barbora Krejčíková at the Ostrava Open, Iga Świątek announced she would donate all of her prize money (€58,032) won in the tournament to Polish non-profit organizations and foundations to celebrate World Mental Health Day.

2022: IMG Representation

After winning her third major title at the 2022 US Open, Iga Świątek parted ways with her long-term manager, and began to be represented by IMG with agent Max Eisenbud.

2022: First Semifinal Since 2022 at Australian Open

At the Australian Open, Świątek made it to her first semifinal since 2022, but lost to eventual champion Madison Keys in three sets despite winning the first set and holding a match point in the deciding set.

2022: Świątek vs Gauff at 2022 French Open

In 2022 Świątek and Coco Gauff had a match at French Open final won by Świątek in straight sets.

2022: Year-End No. 1 Ranking and Season Record

In 2022, Iga Świątek finished the season as year-end No. 1, posting a 67–9 win-loss record, the most wins in a single season since Serena Williams in 2013. She also became the first player since Serena Williams in 2013 to collect over 11,000 ranking points in a single season, accumulating the second highest ranking points total in WTA history.

2022: Iga Świątek's Winning Streak

In 2022, Iga Świątek started a winning streak.

2022: Auction of Italian Open winning racket and Tokyo Olympics kit for charity

In 2022, while playing at the Australian Open, Iga Świątek put up another racket from the final of Italian Open, but this time the offer also included training with the buyer. Besides the racket Świątek also put her signed Tokyo Olympics 2020 kit, her signature cap and multiple tennis balls with autographs up for auction. The offer was sold for 189,100 zł, which was the second best seller. The money would help to fund equipment for pediatric ophthalmology.

2022: Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier

In 2022, Świątek won her two games to help the team move on to the Finals of the Billie Jean King Cup. However, she did not attend the finals.

2022: Comparison of 2023 vs 2022 season

In 2023 Iga Świątek's campaign was statistically less dominant than her 2022 season, but she still managed to win six titles.

2022: Dominant Form and World No. 1 Ranking in 2022

In early 2022, Iga Świątek surged into dominant form, achieving a 37-match winning streak, the longest on the WTA Tour in the 21st century, and becoming world No. 1. She won major titles at the French and US Opens, finishing the year as the world's best player.

January 2023: Świątek announces charity sales and auctions for Ukraine

In January 2023, Iga Świątek announced on Twitter and Instagram that her 'Iga & Friends' and '1ga' T-shirts would be available for sale at Allegro Charity to raise funds for children in war-torn Ukraine in collaboration with UNICEF Poland. Additionally, on January 11th, she announced auctions for her US Open winning gear and French Open shoes, with all proceeds going to UNICEF.

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March 2023: Sponsorship with On

On March 2023, Iga Świątek became the first female tennis player to be sponsored by On, a Swiss company backed by Roger Federer, for clothing and shoes.

June 2023: Partnership with Porsche

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

August 2023: Partnership with VISA and Infosys

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

September 2023: End of Winning Streak

In September 2023 Iga Świątek's 18 match winning streak, which started in September 2023, came to an end after being upset by Linda Nosková in the third round of the Australian Open. Despite this loss, she kept her world No. 1 ranking.

October 2023: Donation to UNICEF Poland for mental health

On 12 October 2023, Iga Świątek announced that she would donate 300,000 PLN ($70,000) to UNICEF Poland to "help in the field of mental health in Poland and all over the world", as part of celebration of World Mental Health Day.

2023: Świątek vs Gauff at 2023 French Open

In 2023 Świątek and Coco Gauff had a match at French Open quarterfinal won by Świątek in straight sets.

2023: Aryna Sabalenka's Winning Streak

In 2023, Aryna Sabalenka started a winning streak.

2023: Auction of US Open and French Open winning racket for charity

In 2023, Iga Świątek put up her winning racket with which she won both US Open and French Open in 2022. Besides the racket, she also included a double invitation to her first-round match at the 2023 French Open and an opportunity to meet her in person behind the scenes after the match. All proceeds would go to funding medication for sepsis. Świątek's offer was auctioned for 300,300 zł, making it the most expensive auction.

2023: Year-End No. 1 and WTA Finals Win in 2023

In 2023, Iga Świątek repeated her year-end No. 1 ranking by defending her French Open title and claiming the WTA Finals.

2023: Świątek's achievements in 2023

In 2023, Iga Świątek won the WTA Finals and ten WTA 1000 titles, continuing her dominance in women's tennis.

2023: 2023 Season Summary

In 2023, Iga Świątek's campaign was statistically less dominant than her 2022 season, but she still managed to win six titles. She began 2023 as only the fourth woman in WTA history to be ranked world No. 1 for 40 or more consecutive weeks in her first stint. She partnered with her compatriots including Hubert Hurkacz and reached the semi-finals at the United Cup representing Poland. At the Australian Open, she lost in the fourth round against Elena Rybakina, who would upset Świątek two more times later in the year.

2023: Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier Absence

In 2023, the rib injury Świątek encountered shortly after exiting the 2023 Indian Wells Open also caused her to miss Poland's 2023 Billie Jean King cup qualifier against Kazakhstan in Astana.

2023: Qatar Ladies Open and Dubai Championships

In February 2023, Świątek entered the Qatar Ladies Open as a two-time defending champion. She reached the final after having defeated Sorana Cîrstea, 14th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova and Viktoria Azarenka. She reached the quarterfinals in Dubai 2023 and Dubai 2024.

January 2024: End of partnership with PZU

In January 2024, Iga Świątek's partnership with Poland's biggest insurance company PZU came to an end, after starting in February 2021.

April 2024: Brand ambassador of Lancôme

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

October 2024: Parting ways with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski and appointing Wim Fissette

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

2024: Olympic Medal in Tennis

At the 2024 Summer Olympics, Świątek lost to Zheng Qinwen in the semifinal. In the bronze medal match, she beat Anna Karolína Schmiedlová in straight sets becoming the first player from Poland to win an Olympic medal in tennis.

2024: Świątek vs Gauff at 2024 French Open

In 2024 Świątek and Coco Gauff had a match at French Open semifinal won by Świątek in straight sets.

2024: Iga Świątek's Winning Streak

In 2024, Iga Świątek continued a winning streak.

2024: WTA Year-End World Champion

In 2024, Iga Świątek lost at the WTA Finals to Coco Gauff, which meant Sabalenka would finish the year as WTA No. 1, however the ITF proclaimed Świątek its year-end world champion for 2024.

2024: Third Straight French Open Title in 2024

In 2024, Iga Świątek won the French Open for a third straight edition, showcasing her dominance at the tournament.

2024: 2024 Madrid Open Final

In 2024, Świątek defeated defending champion Sabalenka in three sets after 3 hours and 11 minutes at Madrid Open final, saving three championship points.

2024: Semifinals of the BJK Cup Finals

In 2024, Świątek helped Poland reach the semifinals of the BJK Cup with wins in singles and in doubles partnering compatriot Katarzyna Kawa over Czechia. It was the first semifinals in the BJK Cup Finals in their nation's history.

2024: Participation in Billie Jean King Cup

In 2024, Świątek participated in a match against Switzerland winning two matches in singles and contributing to Poland's 4–0 win, which secured the country's place in November's Finals in Seville for a third consecutive year.

2024: 2024 French Open Victory and Feats

In 2024, Świątek won the French Open, her third in a row and fourth overall. She became the third player in history to win three consecutive French Open titles, after Monica Seles and Justine Henin. She also became the second woman to win Madrid, Rome, and the French Open in the same season.

2024: Qatar Ladies Open Title and Dubai Championships

In February 2024, at the Qatar Ladies Open, Świątek faced Elena Rybakina in the final, winning in straight sets and claiming her seventh WTA 1000 title. Świątek did not drop a set en route to the title for the second consecutive year. She became the first person to win three consecutive titles in Doha and the first player to win three consecutive titles at the same hardcourt tournament since Serena Williams in 2015. She then advanced to the semifinals where she lost to Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets. In Dubai 2024 she reached quarterfinals.