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 Polish professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 1. She has held the top ranking for 125 weeks and has won 22 WTA Tour-level singles titles. Her achievements include four French Open titles, one US Open title, and the 2023 WTA Finals. Świątek has also secured ten 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's Olympic Participation

In 1988, Iga Świątek's father, Tomasz Świątek, competed in rowing at the Seoul Olympics.

May 2001: Iga Świątek Born in Warsaw

In May 2001, Iga Świątek was born in Warsaw to Dorota and Tomasz Świątek.

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2013: Sister's Junior Circuit Debut

In 2013, Agata, Iga Świątek's sister, briefly competed on the ITF Junior Circuit but stopped due to injuries.

2020: Mental Health Support

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

2020: Involvement with Noble Gift Project

Since 2020, Iga Świątek and her team have been taking part in the Noble Gift project, providing support to 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, following her progress to the last 16 of the Indian Wells Open, emphasizing the importance of mental toughness in sports.

November 2021: Announcement for Africa Cares Tennis Challenge

In November 2021, Iga Świątek was announced as part of the lineup for the Africa Cares Tennis Challenge, an exhibition to promote tennis and fight against Gender-Based Violence in South Africa; however, the event was cancelled on 30 November due to COVID-19 concerns.

2021: Auctioned Winning Racket for Charity

In 2021, Iga Świątek auctioned her winning racket from the final of her first French Open for 131,300 zł to benefit The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, funding 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 2.5 mln złoty (over €500,000) for children and teenagers impacted by the war in Ukraine.

October 2022: Donation to World Mental Health Day

On 9 October 2022, after finishing runner-up at the Ostrava Open, Iga Świątek announced she would donate her prize money (€58,032) to Polish non-profit organizations and foundations to celebrate World Mental Health Day.

2022: Support for Ukraine

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Iga Świątek has often worn ribbons or other accessories in Ukrainian colors and publicly declared her support for Ukraine in her winner speeches.

2022: Charity Auction at Australian Open

In 2022, while playing at the Australian Open, Iga Świątek put up another racket from the final of the Italian Open for auction, along with training and other signed items, raising 189,100 zł for pediatric ophthalmology.

January 2023: Fundraising for Children in War-Torn Ukraine

On 9 January 2023, Iga Świątek announced 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. On 11 January, she announced she would be auctioning off her US Open winning gear and French Open shoes, with proceeds going to UNICEF.

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 the celebration of World Mental Health Day.