History of Iga Świątek in Timeline

Iga Świątek is a highly accomplished Polish professional tennis player, currently ranked No. 3 worldwide. She previously held the No. 1 ranking for 125 weeks. Świątek has secured 23 WTA Tour-level singles titles, highlighted by six major championships: four French Open titles, one Wimbledon title, and one US Open title. Her achievements also include winning the 2023 WTA Finals and ten WTA 1000 titles. Świątek is the first Polish player to ever win a major singles title.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1911: Wimbledon Women's Final Record

In 1911, the Wimbledon women's final ended with no lost games, a feat matched in 2024 by Świątek.

1975: Chris Evert

Chris Evert achieved 260 weeks as number 1, starting in 1975.

1976: Evonne Goolagong

Evonne Goolagong achieved 2 weeks as number 1 in 1976.

1978: Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova achieved 331 weeks as number 1, starting in 1978.

1980: Tracy Austin

Tracy Austin achieved 22 weeks as number 1 in 1980.

1983: Martina Navratilova's Game Record

In 1983, Martina Navratilova set the record for fewest games lost in a final, losing only two. This record was broken in 2023.

1985: Chris Evert

Chris Evert achieved 260 weeks as number 1, up to 1985.

1987: Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova achieved 331 weeks as number 1, up to 1987.

1988: Father's Olympic Participation

In 1988, Iga Świątek's father, Tomasz Świątek, competed in rowing at the Seoul Olympics, setting an athletic precedent in the family.

1988: Tied Second-Fewest Games Lost at French Open

In 2020, Iga Świątek's 28 games lost in total were tied for the second-fewest among French Open singles champions in the Open Era behind only the 20 games Steffi Graf lost in 1988, showcasing her dominance.

1991: Monica Seles

Monica Seles achieved 178 weeks as number 1, starting in 1991.

1992: Youngest Women's Singles Winner Since Monica Seles

In 2020, Iga Świątek became the youngest women's singles winner at the French Open since Monica Seles in 1992, highlighting her exceptional talent.

1995: Arantxa Sánchez Vicario

Arantxa Sánchez Vicario achieved 12 weeks as number 1 in 1995.

1996: Monica Seles

Monica Seles achieved 178 weeks as number 1, up to 1996.

1997: Steffi Graf

Steffi Graf achieved 377 weeks as number 1, up to 1997.

1998: Lindsay Davenport

Lindsay Davenport achieved 98 weeks as number 1, starting in 1998.

May 2001: Iga Świątek Born

On 31 May 2001, Iga Natalia Świątek was born in Warsaw, Poland, to Dorota and Tomasz Świątek, marking the beginning of her life.

Others born on this day/year

2001: Martina Hingis

Jennifer Capriati achieved 17 weeks as number 1, starting in 2001. Martina Hingis achieved 209 weeks as number 1, up to 2001.

2002: Venus Williams and Serena Williams

Venus Williams achieved 11 weeks as number 1 in 2002. Serena Williams achieved 319 weeks as number 1, starting in 2002.

2003: Round-Robin Format Reintroduction and Game Records

In 2003, the round-robin format was reintroduced at the WTA Finals. Also, Kim Clijsters lost two games in the final, a record held until 2023.

2003: Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin

Kim Clijsters achieved 20 weeks as number 1, starting in 2003. Justine Henin achieved 117 weeks as number 1, starting in 2003.

2004: Amélie Mauresmo

Amélie Mauresmo achieved 39 weeks as number 1, starting in 2004.

2005: Youngest French Open Champion Since Rafael Nadal

In 2020, Iga Świątek became the youngest singles champion at the French Open since Rafael Nadal in 2005, marking a historic achievement.

2005: Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova achieved 21 weeks as number 1, starting in 2005.

2006: Lindsay Davenport

Lindsay Davenport achieved 98 weeks as number 1, up to 2006.

2008: Justine Henin, Ana Ivanovic, and Jelena Janković

Justine Henin achieved 117 weeks as number 1, up to 2008. Ana Ivanovic achieved 12 weeks as number 1 in 2008. Jelena Janković achieved 18 weeks as number 1, starting in 2008.

2009: Jelena Janković and Dinara Safina

Jelena Janković achieved 18 weeks as number 1, up to 2009. Dinara Safina achieved 26 weeks as number 1 in 2009.

2009: Introduction of WTA-1000 Format

The WTA-1000 format was introduced in 2009. Since then, only a handful of players have achieved 9+ consecutive appearances in the quarterfinals.

2010: Caroline Wozniacki

Caroline Wozniacki achieved 71 weeks as number 1, starting in 2010.

2011: Kim Clijsters

Kim Clijsters achieved 20 weeks as number 1, up to 2011.

2012: Serena Williams WTA Finals Title

In 2012, Serena Williams won the WTA Finals title without dropping a set. In 2023, Świątek would become the first player to achieve this since Serena Williams in 2012.

2012: Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka

Maria Sharapova achieved 21 weeks as number 1, up to 2012. Victoria Azarenka achieved 51 weeks as number 1, starting in 2012.

2013: Serena Williams's Dominance

In 2013, Serena Williams achieved a year of dominance with more than 11,000 ranking points and the highest amount of wins in a single season. Iga Świątek matched that performance in 2022 by achieving more than 11,000 ranking points, but ended up second overall in WTA history.

2013: Serena Williams wins Madrid, Rome, and the French Open

In 2013, Serena Williams won Madrid, Rome, and the French Open, a feat matched by Świątek in 2024.

2013: Madrid-Rome Sweep

In 2013, both Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal won Madrid and Rome. Świątek would be the first player to match this feat in 2024.

2013: Victoria Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka achieved 51 weeks as number 1, up to 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 to lead Poland to a ninth-place finish.

2015: Serena Williams' Hardcourt Titles

In 2015, Serena Williams became the first player to win three consecutive titles at the same hardcourt tournament. Iga would repeat this feat in 2024.

2015: ITF World Junior Tennis 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

Angelique Kerber achieved 34 weeks as number 1, starting in 2016.

2016: ITF Women's Circuit Debut

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

2016: Change of coach in 2016

In 2016, Iga Świątek was coached by Piotr Sierzputowski beginning in 2016 until December 2021.

2016: Junior Fed Cup Victory

In 2016, Świątek, along with Maja Chwalińska and Stefania Rogozińska-Dzik, won the Junior Fed Cup title for Poland, defeating the United States in the final.

2017: Serena Williams, Karolína Plíšková, Garbiñe Muguruza, and Simona Halep

Serena Williams achieved 319 weeks as number 1, up to 2017. Karolína Plíšková achieved 8 weeks as number 1 in 2017. Garbiñe Muguruza achieved 4 weeks as number 1 in 2017. Simona Halep achieved 64 weeks as number 1, starting in 2017.

February 2018: Returns from Injury with ITF Title

In February 2018, Iga Świątek returned to the ITF circuit after a seven-month layoff due to injury, winning a title in her first tournament back, demonstrating her resilience.

2018: Caroline Wozniacki

Caroline Wozniacki achieved 71 weeks as number 1, up to 2018.

2018: Billie Jean King Cup Debut

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

2018: Summer Youth Olympic Games Gold Medal

In 2018, Świątek partnered with Kaja Juvan to win the gold medal in doubles at the Summer Youth Olympic Games.

2019: Defeats Markéta Vondroušová

At the rescheduled French Open in September 2019, Świątek defeated Markéta Vondroušová.

2019: Lowest Number of Game Wins on Clay

During the clay-court season, Świątek failed to defend both her Madrid and Italian Open titles, winning 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: Runner-Up for WTA Fan Favorite

In 2019, Iga Świątek finished as runner-up to Simona Halep in the voting for the WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year award, indicating her growing popularity.

2019: Australian Open Main Draw Debut

In 2019, Iga Świątek qualified for her first major main draw at the Australian Open and won her debut match, marking a significant step in her professional career.

2019: WTA Fan Favorite Shot of the Year 2019

In 2019, Iga Świątek won the WTA Fan Favorite Shot of the Year with a drop shot from the baseline, showcasing her skill and creativity on the court.

2019: WTA Shot of the Year in 2019

In 2019, Iga Świątek won the WTA Shot of the Year with a cross-court drop shot from the baseline.

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 the Billie Jean King Cup.

2019: First WTA Final and Top-50 Victory

In April 2019, Iga Świątek reached her first WTA final at the Ladies Open Lugano and secured her first top-50 victory, marking a breakthrough in her career.

2019: End of physical preparation training with Jolanta Rusin-Krzepota at the 2019 US Open

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

2019: Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty

Naomi Osaka achieved 25 weeks as number 1 in 2019. Ashleigh Barty achieved 121 weeks as number 1, starting in 2019.

2020: Using a psychologist to help get over the line

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

2020: Forehand and Backhand Speed at the 2020 French Open

During her run to the title at the 2020 French Open, Iga Świątek's average forehand speed was 73 mph (117 km/h), and her forehand topspin reached 3,453 rpm. Her backhand speed peaked at 76 mph (122 km/h).

2020: Winners surpass unforced errors at the 2020 French Open

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: Sponsorship by Asics in 2020

In 2020, Iga Świątek began to be sponsored by Asics for clothing and shoes.

2020: WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year 2020

In 2020, Iga Świątek was voted WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year, highlighting her popularity and appeal among tennis fans.

2020: Billie Jean King Cup

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

Since 2020, Iga Świątek and her team have been participating in the Noble Gift project, providing assistance to families facing financial difficulties during the Christmas period.

February 2021: Partnership with PZU in February 2021

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

March 2021: Enters Top 15 in Rankings

In March 2021, following her first WTA Tour title at Adelaide, Iga Świątek entered the top 15 in the world rankings for the first time in her career.

May 2021: Enters 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.

October 2021: Donation to World Mental Health Day in October 2021

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

November 2021: Africa Cares Tennis Challenge cancellation in November 2021

In November 2021, Iga Świątek was scheduled to participate in the Africa Cares Tennis Challenge in Johannesburg, aimed to promote tennis and combat Gender-Based Violence. However, the event was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

December 2021: Splitting with coach Piotr Sierzputowski in December 2021

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

2021: Winning Streak Snapped at French Open

At the French Open, Świątek lost her semifinal match to Sabalenka. This marked the first time Świątek did not reach the final since 2021, and snapped her 26-match-winning streak at the French Open.

2021: Meetings with Coco Gauff Begin

In 2021, Iga Świątek and Coco Gauff started their head-to-head rivalry, ultimately meeting 15 times with Świątek leading 11-4 in official competitions.

2021: Donation of winning racket to The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity in 2021

In 2021, Iga Świątek donated her winning racket from the final of her first French Open to The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, which sold for 131,300 zł to fund equipment for pediatric ENT.

2021: Świątek vs. Sabalenka Rivalry Begins

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

Due to her failure to defend Madrid and Italian Open titles, Świątek fell to world 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 support children and teenagers affected by the war in Ukraine. The event included an exhibition match and raised over 2.5 million złoty (over €500,000) for United 24, Elina Svitolina Foundation, and UNICEF Poland.

October 2022: Donation to Polish non-profit organizations on World Mental Health Day in October 2022

On 9 October 2022, Iga Świątek announced she would donate all of her prize money (€58,032) from the Ostrava Open to Polish non-profit organizations to celebrate World Mental Health Day.

2022: Representation by IMG in 2022

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

2022: Ashleigh Barty and Iga Świątek

Ashleigh Barty achieved 121 weeks as number 1, up to 2022. Iga Świątek achieved 125 weeks as number 1, starting in 2022.

2022: Australian Open Semifinal

At the Australian Open in 2022, Świątek made it to her first semifinal since 2022, but lost to eventual champion Madison Keys.

2022: Year-End No. 1 and Record Wins

In 2022, Iga Świątek finished the season as year-end No. 1 and posted a 67–9 win-loss record, the most wins in a single season since Serena Williams in 2013. Świątek 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: Dominant Season

In 2022, Iga Świątek had a statistically dominant season compared to her 2023 season, despite still managing to win six titles in 2023.

2022: Victory against Coco Gauff in the 2022 French Open final

In 2022, Iga Świątek won against Coco Gauff in straight sets at the French Open final.

2022: Tecnifibre celebrates Swiatek's victory at the 2022 French Open

In 2022, To celebrate Iga Swiatek's victory at the French Open using a Tecnifibre racquet, the company changed its marketing name to Swiateknifibre and its trademark to white and red for seven days. She also signed a contract with Rolex in 2021.

2022: Auction for The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity in 2022

In 2022, while playing at the Australian Open, Iga Świątek put up another racket from final of Italian Open, which included training with the buyer. Her signed Tokyo Olympics 2020 kit, cap and tennis balls were also auctioned, raising 189,100 zł to fund equipment for pediatric ophthalmology.

2022: Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers

In 2022, Świątek won her two singles matches to help Poland move on to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

2022: Support for Ukraine since 2022

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

January 2023: Świątek announces 'Iga & Friends' T-shirts for sale and auctions US Open gear for UNICEF

In January 2023, Iga Świątek announced the sale of her 'Iga & Friends' and '1ga' T-shirts at Allegro Charity, collaborating with UNICEF Poland to support children in war-torn Ukraine. Additionally, in January 2023 she auctioned off her US Open winning gear and French Open shoes, with proceeds going to UNICEF.

March 2023: Sponsorship by On in March 2023

As of March 2023, Iga Świątek is sponsored by the Roger Federer-backed Swiss company On for clothing and shoes, becoming the first female tennis player sponsored by On.

June 2023: Partnership with Porsche in June 2023

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

August 2023: Global Ambassador of VISA in August 2023

In August 2023, Iga Świątek became a global ambassador of VISA.

September 2023: Winning Streak Ends

In September 2023, Iga Świątek's 18-match winning streak came to an end with a loss to Linda Nosková at the Australian Open, although she maintained her world No. 1 ranking.

October 2023: Donation to UNICEF Poland on World Mental Health Day in October 2023

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: Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka achieved 37 weeks as number 1, starting in 2023.

2023: "Iga's Bakery" trend in 2023

During the 2023 season, Iga Świątek won a bagel set in 29 percent of her matches. This led to the use of the term "Iga's Bakery".

2023: Double Bagel against Xinyu Wang at the 2023 French Open

Iga Świątek dispensed a double bagel against Xinyu Wang in the 2023 French Open.

2023: Victory against Coco Gauff in the 2023 French Open quarterfinal

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

2023: Repeats Year-End No. 1 Feat

In 2023, Iga Świątek defended her French Open title and claimed the WTA Finals, repeating her year-end No. 1 feat.

2023: Auction for medication for sepsis in 2023

In 2023, Iga Świątek put up her winning racket from the 2022 US Open and French Open for auction, along with a double invitation to her first-round match at the 2023 French Open, raising 300,300 zł to fund medication for sepsis.

2023: Qatar Ladies Open and Dubai Championships

In 2023, Iga Świątek reached the final of the Qatar Ladies Open as a two-time defending champion and claimed her seventh WTA 1000 title, not dropping a set en route to the title for the second consecutive year. She also reached the quarterfinals in 9+ consecutive appearances between the 2023 Dubai and 2024 Dubai Championships.

2023: Awards and Recognition in 2023

In 2023, Iga Świątek was named L'Équipe Champion of Champions, Polish Sports Personality of the Year, and included on Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, marking a year of significant recognition.

2023: Six Titles and Top Ranking

In 2023, Iga Świątek won six titles, marking a statistically less dominant season compared to 2022. She began the year as the fourth woman in WTA history to hold the world No. 1 ranking for 40 or more consecutive weeks in her first stint. She partnered with fellow compatriots including Hubert Hurkacz at the United Cup reaching the semi-finals. At the Australian Open, she lost in the fourth round to Elena Rybakina. Rybakina would then upset Świątek two more times later in the year, respectively in the semi-finals at the Indian Wells Open and in the quarterfinals at the Italian Open.

2023: Loss to Jelena Ostapenko at the 2023 US Open

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

2023: Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier Missed

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

January 2024: End of partnership with PZU in January 2024

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

April 2024: Brand Ambassador of Lancôme in April 2024

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

May 2024: "Iga's Bakery" Statistics as of May 2024

Up until May 2024, an average of 40.6 percent of Iga Świątek's matches have included either a 6-0 (bagel) set or a 6-1 (breadstick) set.

October 2024: Parting ways with Tomasz Wiktorowski in October 2024

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

November 2024: Suspension for Banned Substance

In November 2024, Świątek received a one-month suspension following a positive test for a banned substance, trimetazidine, found in a sleep medication. She had to miss three tournaments and forfeit her prize money from the Cincinnati Open.

2024: 2024 Summer Olympics

At the 2024 Summer Olympics, Świątek won the bronze-medal match becoming the first player from Poland to win an Olympic medal in tennis.

2024: Iga Świątek

Iga Świątek achieved 125 weeks as number 1, up to 2024.

2024: Double Bagel against Anastasia Potapova at the 2024 French Open

Iga Świątek dispensed a double bagel against Anastasia Potapova in the 2024 French Open.

2024: 2024 French Open Semifinal Victory and WTA Finals Loss to Coco Gauff

In 2024, Iga Świątek defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets in the French Open semifinal. However, Gauff won against Świątek at the 2024 WTA Finals.

2024: Qatar Ladies Open and Dubai Championships

In 2024, Iga Świątek reached the semifinals of the Qatar Ladies Open. Iga Świątek reached the quarterfinals in 9+ consecutive appearances between the 2023 Dubai and 2024 Dubai Championships.

2024: French Open Victory and Historic Achievement

In 2024, Iga Świątek won the French Open, securing her third consecutive and fourth overall title at the tournament. She became the third player in history to win three consecutive French Open titles and the second woman to win Madrid, Rome, and the French Open in the same season, after Serena Williams in 2013.

2024: Madrid Open Final

In 2024, Świątek defeated Sabalenka in the Madrid Open final after 3 hours and 11 minutes, saving three championship points in the process.

2024: Billie Jean King Cup 2024

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.

June 2025: Undefeated Record of Jelena Ostapenko against Iga Świątek

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

July 2025: Double Bagel against Amanda Anisimova at the 2025 Wimbledon final

As of July 2025, Iga Świątek has dispensed the rarer double bagel nine times in her WTA career, one of which was against Amanda Anisimova in the 2025 Wimbledon final.