Iga Świątek's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Iga Świątek.

Iga Świątek is a highly accomplished Polish professional tennis player who has achieved the world No. 1 ranking by the WTA for 125 weeks. She has an impressive record with 22 WTA Tour-level singles titles, highlighted by five major titles: four French Open wins and one US Open victory. Her achievements also include winning the 2023 WTA Finals and securing ten WTA 1000 titles. Świątek made history as the first Polish player to win a major singles title, solidifying her place as a leading figure in women's tennis.

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

1983: Martina Navratilova's Record

In 1983, Martina Navratilova held the record for fewest games lost in a final, later broken by Świątek.

1988: Steffi Graf's French Open Record in 1988

In 1988, Steffi Graf lost only 20 games on her way to winning the French Open. Iga Świątek lost 28 games on her way to winning the title in 2019.

1992: Monica Seles youngest women's singles winner since 1992

In 1992, Monica Seles was the youngest women's singles winner since 1992. Iga Świątek also became the youngest singles champion at the tournament.

2005: Rafael Nadal youngest singles champion since 2005

In 2005, Rafael Nadal was the youngest singles champion at the French Open. Iga Świątek also became the youngest singles champion at the tournament.

2009: WTA-1000 Format Introduction

In 2009, the WTA-1000 format was introduced, and Świątek became the fourth player since its introduction to make the quarterfinals in 9+ consecutive appearances.

2013: Serena Williams' Achievements

In 2013, Serena Williams had the most wins in a single season and collected over 11,000 ranking points, achievements matched by Iga Świątek later in her career.

2013: Madrid-Rome Sweep

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

2013: Serena Williams Wins Both 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 since 2013. Iga Świątek did this in 2022.

2015: Serena Williams' Hardcourt Titles

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

2016: Junior Fed Cup Title

In 2016, Świątek won the Junior Fed Cup title with Poland, defeating the United States in the final.

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: 2018 French Open Junior Doubles Title

In 2018, Iga Świątek returned to the junior tour at the French Open after a one-year absence and reached the semi-finals in singles. She also partnered with Caty McNally to win her first junior major title in doubles.

2018: 2018 French Open girls' doubles champion and 2018 Wimbledon girls' singles champion

In 2018, Iga Świątek won the French Open girls' doubles title alongside Caty McNally and also claimed the Wimbledon girls' singles title.

2018: 2018 Wimbledon Junior Singles Title and Youth Olympics

In 2018, Iga Świątek won the Wimbledon championship for her only junior major singles title, defeating Leonie Küng in the final. She also teamed up with Kaja Juvan to compete in the Summer Youth Olympics and won a medal.

2018: Summer Youth Olympic Games

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

2019: WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year award runner-up

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.

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. A forehand drop shot she hit was voted the 2019 WTA Shot of the Year. She also made her debut in the top 100.

2019: WTA Fan Favorite Shot of the Year in 2019

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

2019: WTA Shot of the Year

In 2019, Iga 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: French Open Semifinals Debut in 2019

In September 2019, Iga Świątek entered the rescheduled French Open ranked No. 54 and won the singles event for her maiden WTA title. During the tournament, she defeated world No. 6, Sofia Kenin, in the final to become the first Polish player to win a major singles title.

2020: WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year in 2020

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

2020: 2020 French Open Victory

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

March 2021: Top 15 Ranking in March 2021

In March 2021, Iga Świątek entered the top 15 for the first time in her career after winning her first WTA Tour title in Adelaide.

May 2021: Entry into 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 and Top 10 Ranking in May 2021

On 17 May 2021, Iga Świątek won her first career WTA 1000-title at the Italian Open, defeating Karolína Plíšková in just 46 minutes without losing a game. This victory moved her into the top 10 in the singles rankings, making her world No. 9.

2021: Reaching the Second Week of All Four Major Championships in 2021

In 2021, Iga Świątek became the only player to have reached the second week of all four major championships. She also qualified for the WTA Finals for the first time in her career.

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

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

2022: 2022 French Open final

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

2022: Reached Ostrava Open Final, San Diego Open Title, WTA Finals Semi-Finals, Year-End No. 1

In 2022, Świątek reached the Ostrava Open final, won the San Diego Open, reached the semi-finals at the WTA Finals, finished the season as year-end No. 1 with a 67–9 win-loss record, and accumulated the second-highest ranking points total in WTA history.

September 2023: Winning streak started

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

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

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

2023: L'Équipe Champion of Champions and Polish Sports Personality of the Year in 2023

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

2023: 2023 WTA Finals win

In 2023, Iga Świątek won the WTA Finals and held the world No. 1 position for a total of 125 weeks, which is seventh on the all-time list.

2023: 2023 French Open quarterfinal

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

2024: Third Straight French Open Title in 2024

In 2024, Iga Świątek won the French Open for a third straight edition. She has won the French Open title at four of her six appearances at the tournament, never losing a match before the fourth round.

2024: Summer Olympics

In 2024, at the Summer Olympics, Świątek lost to Zheng Qinwen in the semifinal, but won the bronze medal match against Anna Karolína Schmiedlová, becoming the first player from Poland to win an Olympic medal in tennis.

2024: 2024 French Open semifinal

In 2024, Świątek defeated Coco Gauff in the French Open semifinal in straight sets.

2024: Madrid Open Final Win

In 2024, Świątek defeated 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 doubles over Czechia, marking the first time Poland had reached the semifinals in the BJK Cup Finals.

2024: Cincinnati Open and US Open

In 2024, Świątek reached the semifinals at the Cincinnati Open, losing to Aryna Sabalenka, and lost in the quarterfinals at the US Open to Jessica Pegula. She also lost to Coco Gauff at the WTA finals. However, Świątek was proclaimed year-end world champion for 2024 by the ITF.

2024: French Open Triumph

In 2024, Świątek won the French Open, her third consecutive and fourth overall title. She became the third player in history to achieve this and the second woman to win Madrid, Rome, and the French Open in the same season.