Childhood and Education Journey of Iga Świątek in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Iga Świątek. From birth to education, explore key events.

Iga Świątek is a highly accomplished Polish professional tennis player. She is currently ranked No. 2 in the world and has held the No. 1 ranking for 125 weeks. Świątek has secured 25 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including six major titles: four French Open championships, one Wimbledon title, and one US Open title. Additionally, she won the 2023 WTA Finals and eleven WTA 1000 titles. She holds the distinction of being the first Polish player to win a major singles title.

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1988: Father competed in Seoul Olympics

In 1988, Iga Świątek's father, Tomasz Świątek, competed in the men's quadruple sculls event at the Seoul Olympics as a rower.

May 2001: Iga Świątek born

In May 2001, Iga Natalia Świątek was born. She is a Polish professional tennis player.

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2020: Sports Psychology

After winning at the French Open in 2020, Iga Świątek revealed that using her sports psychologist, Daria Abramowicz, had helped her get over the line.

2020: Noble Gift Project Involvement

Since 2020, Iga Świątek and her team have been involved with the Noble Gift project, helping families in difficult financial circumstances during the Christmas period.

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.

November 2021: Cancellation of Africa Cares Tennis Challenge

In November 2021, Iga Świątek was announced in the lineup for the Africa Cares Tennis Challenge in Johannesburg, but the event was canceled due to concerns regarding the growing amount of COVID-19 infections.

2021: Auction for The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity

In 2021, Iga Świątek auctioned her winning racket from the final of her first French Open for 131,300 zł to fund new equipment for pediatric ENT.

July 2022: Charity Tennis Event in Kraków

On 23 July 2022, Iga Świątek hosted a charity tennis event in Kraków, Poland, raising over €500,000 for children and teenagers impacted by the war in Ukraine. The event featured mixed doubles and a singles match against Agnieszka Radwańska, with Andriy Shevchenko as a special guest and Elina Svitolina as umpire. The money was spread between United 24, Elina Svitolina Foundation and UNICEF Poland.

October 2022: Donation to Polish Non-Profits

On 9 October 2022, after losing the final to Barbora Krejčíková on 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: Support for Ukraine

In 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Iga Świątek showed her support for Ukraine by wearing ribbons or accessories in Ukrainian colors and publicly declaring her support in winner speeches.

2022: Auction for Pediatric Ophthalmology

In 2022, while playing at the Australian Open, Iga Świątek auctioned her racket from the final of Italian Open, signed Tokyo Olympics 2020 kit, cap and tennis balls for 189,100 zł to fund equipment for pediatric ophthalmology.

January 2023: Fundraising for Ukraine with Allegro Charity

In January 2023, Iga Świątek announced on 9 January, that her 'Iga & Friends' and '1ga' T-shirts would be available for sale at Allegro Charity to raise funds for children in Ukraine with UNICEF Poland. On 11 January, she also auctioned off her US Open winning gear and French Open shoes, with all proceeds going to UNICEF.

2023: Auction for Medication for Sepsis

In 2023, Iga Świątek auctioned her winning racket from the 2022 US Open and French Open, including a double invitation to her first-round match at the 2023 French Open, for 300,300 zł to fund medication for sepsis.