History of Iga Świątek in Timeline

Iga Świątek is a highly accomplished Polish professional tennis player, consistently ranked world No. 1 by the WTA, holding the top spot for 125 weeks. She has secured 22 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including five major titles: four French Open wins and one US Open victory. Additionally, she won the 2023 WTA Finals and boasts ten WTA 1000 titles. Notably, Świątek is the first Polish player to ever win a major singles title, marking a significant milestone in Polish tennis history.

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1983: Fewest Games Lost in a Final

In 1983, Martina Navratilova lost two games in a final, a record that Iga Świątek would later beat.

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.

1988: Fewest Games Lost

In 1988, Steffi Graf lost 20 games in the French Open.

1992: Youngest women's singles winner since Monica Seles

In 1992, Monica Seles was the youngest women's singles winner.

May 2001: Iga Świątek's Birth

On May 31, 2001, Iga Natalia Świątek was born. She is a Polish professional tennis player who has achieved the world No. 1 ranking by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).

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May 2001: Iga Świątek Born in Warsaw

On May 31, 2001, Iga Świątek was born in Warsaw to Dorota and Tomasz Świątek.

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2003: Fewest Games in WTA Finals

In 2003, the round-robin format was reintroduced in WTA Finals. Also in 2003, Kim Clijsters lost only two games in a final, a record that Iga Świątek would later beat.

2005: Youngest singles champion since Rafael Nadal

In 2005, Rafael Nadal was the youngest singles champion.

2009: Introduction of WTA-1000 Format

In 2009, the WTA-1000 format was introduced. Between Dubai 2023 and Dubai 2024, Iga Swiatek was the fourth player since the introduction of the format to make the quarterfinals in 9+ consecutive appearances.

2012: WTA Finals Title

In 2012, Serena Williams won the WTA Finals without dropping a set, a feat Iga Świątek would later replicate.

2013: Agata Competed on ITF Junior Circuit

In 2013, Agata Świątek briefly competed on the ITF Junior Circuit at about 15 years old but stopped playing due to injury troubles.

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

In 2013, Serena Williams became the first woman to win Madrid, Rome, and the French Open in the same season, before Iga Swiatek did it in 2024.

2013: Serena Williams's Record

In 2013, Serena Williams had the most wins in a single season before Iga Swiatek surpassed her record in 2022. Serena Williams also collected over 11,000 ranking points in a single season in 2013.

2013: First Woman to win both the French Open and US Open

In 2013, Serena Williams was the first woman to win both the French Open and US Open in the same season.

2013: Madrid-Rome Sweep

In 2013, both Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal won Madrid and Rome, a feat Iga Świątek later matched.

2014: ITF World Junior Tennis Finals

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

2015: ITF Junior Circuit Debut

In 2015, Iga Świątek began competing in ITF Junior Circuit events and won back-to-back low-level Grade 4 titles in April and May at age 13.

2015: Serena Williams's Hardcourt Tournament Win

In 2015, Serena Williams was the last player before Iga Swiatek in 2024 to win three consecutive titles at the same hardcourt tournament.

2015: ITF World Junior Tennis Finals Semifinals

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: Started competing on ITF Women's Circuit

In 2016, Iga Świątek began competing on the ITF Women's Circuit.

2016: Junior Grand Slam Debut

In 2016, Iga Świątek made her junior Grand Slam tournament debut at the French Open, reaching the quarterfinals in both singles and doubles.

2016: Coached by Piotr Sierzputowski

In 2016, Świątek began being coached by Piotr Sierzputowski. She had worked with Michał Kaznowski until the 2016 French Open.

2016: Junior Fed Cup Title

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

2017: Junior International Titles and Ankle Surgery

In 2017, Iga Świątek won both the singles and doubles titles at the Grade 1 Traralgon Junior International. She finished runner-up in doubles at the Australian Open and reached her first Grade A singles final at the Trofeo Bonfiglio. Her season ended after a quarterfinal at the French Open, after which she had right ankle surgery that kept her out for seven months.

February 2018: Return from Injury and ITF Title

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

2018: French Open Junior Doubles Title

In 2018, Iga Świątek reached the semi-finals in singles at the French Open, losing to Caty McNally. She then partnered with Caty McNally to win the junior major title in doubles, defeating Yuki Naito and Naho Sato in the final.

2018: Junior Champion

In 2018, Iga Świątek was the French Open girls' doubles champion alongside Caty McNally and the Wimbledon girls' singles champion.

2018: Wimbledon Junior Singles Title

In 2018, Iga Świątek won the Wimbledon championship for her only junior major singles title, defeating Leonie Küng in the final. She then teamed up with Kaja Juvan and defeated Yuki Naito and Naho Sato to compete in the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics, finishing her junior career.

2018: Summer Youth Olympic Games Gold Medal

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

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, winning her only singles match.

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, marking her lowest number of game wins on clay since the 2019 French Open.

2019: WTA Tour Debut

In 2019, Iga Świątek began playing regularly on the WTA Tour and entered the top 50 at 18 years old after her first Tour final and a fourth-round appearance at the French Open.

2019: WTA Tour Debut and Australian Open Qualification

In 2019, Iga Świątek made her WTA Tour debut and qualified for her first major main draw at the Australian Open, defeating Ana Bogdan in her debut match to reach the second round.

2019: WTA Fan Favorite Shot of the Year

In 2019, Iga Świątek won the WTA Fan Favorite Shot of the Year for a drop shot from the baseline.

2019: Runner-up for WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year

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

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: WTA Shot of the Year

In 2019, 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: WTA Breakthrough at Ladies Open Lugano

In April 2019, Iga Świątek made her first WTA breakthrough at the Ladies Open Lugano, reaching her first WTA final and upsetting Viktória Kužmová. She ultimately finished runner-up to Polona Hercog and made her debut in the top 100. A drop shot she hit was voted the 2019 WTA Shot of the Year. She closed her clay season with a fourth round appearance at the French Open.

2019: Maiden WTA Title at French Open

In September 2019, Iga Świątek, ranked No. 54, won the French Open singles event for her maiden WTA title, defeating Simona Halep. She defeated Sofia Kenin in the final to become the first Polish player to win a major singles title and the lowest-ranked French Open champion in the history of the WTA rankings. She rose to No. 17 in the world.

2019: Jolanta Rusin-Krzepota Physical Preparation Trainer

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

2020: Sports Psychologist helped her get over the line

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

2020: Dominance at French Open with Powerful Forehand and Backhand

During the 2020 French Open, Świątek displayed her powerful forehand, averaging 73 mph (117 km/h) and peaking at 79 mph (127 km/h). Her forehand topspin reached 3,453 rpm, comparable to Rafael Nadal. Her backhand speed peaked at 76 mph (122 km/h), equaling Dominic Thiem's speed, which made her the fastest female player in the draw. Considering her dominance on clay, Świątek is often called the "Queen of Clay".

2020: WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year

In 2020, Iga Świątek was voted WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year.

2020: First Major Win at French Open

In 2020, Iga Świątek won her first major at the French Open in dominant fashion, losing no more than five games in any singles match.

2020: Billie Jean King Cup Promotion

In 2020, Świątek won all three of her singles matches in the Europe/Africa Zone Group I round of the Billie Jean King Cup, helping Poland advance to the promotional play-off.

2020: Aggressive All-Court Style with High Winners and Unforced Errors

In 2020, Świątek's aggressive, all-court style was highlighted, characterized by high winners and unforced errors. She described her clay court strategy as involving "a big serve, topspin, and backhand down the line." Despite her aggressive approach, she plays with margin and constructs points until creating an opportunity to hit a winner. At the 2020 French Open, she hit more winners than unforced errors in all seven matches, totaling 175 winners to 127 unforced errors.

2020: Involvement with Noble Gift Project

Since 2020, Świątek and her team have participated in the Noble Gift project, which provides support to families in difficult financial circumstances during Christmas.

2020: Sponsorship with Asics

Since the start of 2020, Świątek was sponsored by Asics for clothing and shoes. She was previously sponsored by Nike.

February 2021: Partnership with PZU

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

March 2021: Entered Top 15

In March 2021, Iga Świątek entered the top 15 for the first time in her career after winning her first WTA Tour title without dropping a set at Adelaide, defeating Belinda Bencic in the final.

May 2021: Entered WTA Top Ten

In May 2021, Iga Świątek entered the top ten of the WTA rankings for the first time.

May 2021: WTA 1000-title at the Italian Open

On 17 May 2021, Iga Świątek won her first career WTA 1000-title at the Italian Open, defeating Karolína Plíšková without the loss of a single game. This run moved her into the top 10 in the singles rankings, as world No. 9.

October 2021: Donation to World Mental Health Day

On 10 October 2021, 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: Announcement and Cancellation of Africa Cares Tennis Challenge

In November 2021, Świątek was announced in the lineup for the Africa Cares Tennis Challenge tennis exhibition in Johannesburg, aimed to promote tennis and fight against Gender-Based Violence. However, on November 30, 2021, the event was canceled due to rising Covid-19 cases.

December 2021: Splitting from Coach Piotr Sierzputowski

In December 2021, Świątek announced her split from coach Piotr Sierzputowski after nearly six years together. She was then coached by Tomasz Wiktorowski.

2021: Second week of all four major championships

In 2021, Iga Świątek reached the second week of all four major championships and qualified for the WTA Finals for the first time in her career.

2021: Charity with The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity

In 2021, Świątek was involved with The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. She donated her winning racket from the final of her first French Open, which sold for 131,300 zł to fund equipment for pediatric ENT, otolaryngology and head diagnostics.

2021: Rivalry with Aryna Sabalenka Begins

Since 2021, Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka have met 12 times, with Świątek leading the head-to-head at 8–4 in official competitions.

2021: Rivalry with Coco Gauff Begins

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

March 2022: Lowest Ranking Since March 2022

Due to losses in the Madrid Open and Italian Open, Świątek dropped out of the Top 2 and fell to No. 5, her lowest ranking since March 2022.

July 2022: Charity Tennis Event in Kraków for Ukraine

On 23 July 2022, Świątek hosted a charity tennis event in Kraków, Poland, to raise funds for children and teenagers impacted by the war in Ukraine. The event featured a mixed doubles exhibition match and a singles match between Świątek and Agnieszka Radwańska, raising over 2.5 million złoty (over €500,000).

October 2022: Donation of Prize Money to Polish Non-Profit Organizations

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

2022: Australian Open Semifinal

At the Australian Open in 2022, Świątek reached the semifinal, but lost to Madison Keys.

2022: Support for Ukraine

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

2022: 2022 Season Dominance

Iga Swiatek's 2023 campaign was statistically less dominant than her 2022 season.

2022: Year-End No. 1 and Record Win-Loss

In 2022, Iga Świątek finished the season as year-end No. 1 and posted a record win-loss of 67–9, 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 and accumulated the second-highest ranking points total in WTA history, second only to Serena Williams in 2013.

2022: Auction for Pediatric Ophthalmology

In 2022, while playing at the Australian Open, Świątek put up another racket from final of Italian Open, with the offer including 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, raising 189,100 zł to fund equipment for pediatric ophthalmology.

2022: 2022 French Open Final

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

2022: Billie Jean King Cup Finals

In 2022, Świątek won her two games in the qualifying round of the Billie Jean King Cup to help Poland move on to the Finals, but she did not attend the finals.

2022: Dominant Form and World No. 1

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

2022: Marketing Name Changed to Swiateknifibre

To celebrate the 2022 French Open victory with a Tecnifibre racquet and to recognise the female athlete, the company changed its marketing name to Swiateknifibre and its trademark to the colours white and red for seven days.

January 2023: Świątek's Charity Initiatives for Ukraine

In January 2023, Iga Świątek announced via Twitter and Instagram the sale of 'Iga & Friends' and '1ga' T-shirts at Allegro Charity to raise funds for Ukrainian children in partnership with UNICEF Poland. Also in January 2023, she announced the auction of her US Open winning gear and French Open shoes, with proceeds benefiting UNICEF.

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March 2023: Sponsorship with On

As of March 20, 2023, Świątek is sponsored by On for clothing and shoes, becoming the first female tennis player sponsored by the Roger Federer-backed Swiss company.

June 2023: Partnership with Porsche

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

August 2023: Global Ambassador of VISA

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

September 2023: Winning Streak Started

In September 2023, Iga Świątek started an 18-match winning streak that ended at the Australian Open.

October 2023: Donation to UNICEF Poland for Mental Health

On 12 October 2023, 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.

2023: Bagel Sets Dominance

During the 2023 season, Świątek won a bagel set in 29 percent of her matches, compared to an average of 11.4 percent in matches where she wasn't playing.

2023: Dubai Championships Quarterfinals

In 2023, Iga Świątek reached the quarterfinals in Dubai, as part of a streak that extended into 2024.

2023: Year-End No. 1 and WTA Finals Claim

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

2023: Champion of Champions and Polish Sports Personality of the Year

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

2023: Won 2023 WTA Finals

In 2023, Iga Świątek won the WTA Finals. She has won 22 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including five major titles and ten WTA 1000 titles.

2023: 2023 Season and Performance at Tournaments

In 2023, Iga Świątek's campaign was statistically less dominant than her 2022 season, but she still managed to win six titles. She started 2023 as only the fourth woman in WTA history to be ranked world No. 1 for 40 or more consecutive weeks in their first stint as the top-ranked player. At the Australian Open, she lost in the fourth round against Elena Rybakina.

2023: Ostapenko's Win at the 2023 US Open

In 2023, Jelena Ostapenko claimed a key win against Iga Świątek at the US Open.

2023: 2023 French Open Quarterfinal

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

2023: Double Bagel at French Open against Xinyu Wang

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

2023: Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier

In 2023, Świątek missed Poland's Billie Jean King cup qualifier against Kazakhstan due to a rib injury.

2023: Auction to Fund Medication for Sepsis

In 2023, Świątek put up her winning racket from the 2022 US Open and French Open for auction. The offer also included invitations to her first-round match in Roland Garros 2023 and a meet-and-greet. All proceeds would go to funding medication for sepsis. The auction raised 300,300 zł.

January 2024: End of Partnership with PZU

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

April 2024: Brand Ambassador of Lancôme

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

May 2024: "Iga's Bakery" Terminology

Up until May 2024, an average of 40.6 percent of Świątek's matches have included either a 6–0 (bagel) set or a 6–1 (breadstick) set, leading to the term "Iga's Bakery".

June 2024: Eight Double Bagels in WTA Career

As of June 2024, Świątek has dispensed the rarer double bagel eight times in her WTA career, including against Anastasia Potapova in the 2024 French Open.

October 2024: Parting Ways with Tomasz Wiktorowski and Appointing Wim Fissette

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

November 2024: Suspension Following Positive Test

In November 2024, Świątek received a one-month suspension following a positive test for a banned substance trimetazidine, which was found in a sleep medication melatonin. 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 in singles, becoming the first player from Poland to win an Olympic medal in tennis.

2024: Dubai Championships Quarterfinals

In 2024, Iga Świątek reached the quarterfinals in Dubai, as part of a streak that began in 2023.

2024: Third Straight French Open Title

In 2024, Iga Świątek won the French Open for a third straight edition.

2024: 2024 Madrid Open Final

In 2024, Świątek defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the Madrid Open final after saving three championship points.

2024: BJK Cup Semifinals

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

2024: Billie Jean King Cup Win

In 2024, Świątek participated in a Billie Jean King Cup 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.

April 2025: Undefeated Record Against Iga Świątek

As of April 2025, Jelena Ostapenko leads Iga Świątek 6–0 in their head-to-head, making her the only active player to have an undefeated record against Świątek across multiple matches.