Iga Świątek's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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.

Sections (4)

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

1975: Chris Evert's Ranking

In 1975, Chris Evert achieved a high ranking in women's tennis.

1976: Evonne Goolagong's Ranking

In 1976, Evonne Goolagong achieved a high ranking in women's tennis, totaling 2 weeks.

1978: Martina Navratilova's Ranking

In 1978, Martina Navratilova achieved a high ranking in women's tennis.

1980: Tracy Austin's Ranking

In 1980, Tracy Austin achieved a high ranking in women's tennis, totaling 22 weeks.

1983: Fewest Games Lost in a Final

At the 2023 WTA Finals, Iga Świątek broke the record for fewest games lost in a final, previously held by Martina Navratilova in 1983 and Kim Clijsters in 2003.

1985: Chris Evert's Ranking

In 1985, Chris Evert continued to hold a high ranking in women's tennis, totaling 260 weeks.

1987: Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova's Ranking

In 1987, Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova achieved high rankings in women's tennis.

1988: Fewest Games Lost

In September 2020, when Iga won the French Open, the 28 games she 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.

1991: Monica Seles's Ranking

In 1991, Monica Seles achieved a high ranking in women's tennis.

1992: Youngest Women's Singles Winner Since Monica Seles

In September 2020, when Iga won the French Open, it was noted she became the youngest women's singles winner since Monica Seles in 1992.

1995: Arantxa Sánchez Vicario's Ranking

In 1995, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario achieved a high ranking in women's tennis, totaling 12 weeks.

1996: Monica Seles's Ranking

In 1996, Monica Seles achieved a high ranking in women's tennis, totaling 178 weeks.

1997: Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis's Ranking

In 1997, Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis achieved high rankings in women's tennis.

1998: Lindsay Davenport's Ranking

In 1998, Lindsay Davenport achieved a high ranking in women's tennis.

2001: Martina Hingis and Jennifer Capriati's Ranking

In 2001, Martina Hingis and Jennifer Capriati achieved high rankings in women's tennis.

2002: Venus Williams and Serena Williams's Ranking

In 2002, Venus Williams and Serena Williams achieved high rankings in women's tennis.

2003: Fewest Games Dropped in WTA Finals Since 2003

At the 2023 WTA Finals, Iga Świątek dropped just 20 games throughout the entire tournament, the fewest since the reintroduction of the round-robin format in 2003.

2003: Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin's Ranking

In 2003, Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin achieved high rankings in women's tennis.

2004: Amélie Mauresmo's Ranking

In 2004, Amélie Mauresmo achieved a high ranking in women's tennis.

2005: Maria Sharapova's Ranking

In 2005, Maria Sharapova achieved a high ranking in women's tennis.

2005: Comparison to Rafael Nadal's French Open Win

In September 2020, when Iga won the French Open, it was mentioned that she became the youngest singles champion since Rafael Nadal in 2005.

2006: Lindsay Davenport and Amélie Mauresmo's Ranking

In 2006, Lindsay Davenport and Amélie Mauresmo achieved high rankings in women's tennis.

2008: Justine Henin, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Janković's Ranking

In 2008, Justine Henin, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Janković achieved high rankings in women's tennis.

2009: Jelena Janković and Dinara Safina's Ranking

In 2009, Jelena Janković and Dinara Safina achieved high rankings in women's tennis.

2009: WTA-1000 Format's Introduction

In 2024, Iga Świątek was the fourth player since the WTA-1000 format's introduction in 2009 the make the quarterfinals in 9+ consecutive appearances (between Dubai 2023 – Dubai 2024) after Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Agnieszka Radwańska.

2010: Caroline Wozniacki's Ranking

In 2010, Caroline Wozniacki achieved a high ranking in women's tennis.

2011: Kim Clijsters's Ranking

In 2011, Kim Clijsters achieved a high ranking in women's tennis, totaling 20 weeks.

2012: WTA Finals Title Win

At the WTA Finals, Iga Świątek won the title without dropping a set, becoming the first player to do so since Serena Williams in 2012.

2012: Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka's Ranking

In 2012, Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka achieved high rankings in women's tennis.

2013: Victoria Azarenka's Ranking

In 2013, Victoria Azarenka achieved a high ranking in women's tennis, totaling 51 weeks.

2013: Most wins in a single season since Serena Williams

In 2022, Iga Świątek had 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, accumulating the second highest ranking points total in WTA history, second only to Serena Williams in 2013.

2013: Second Woman to Win Madrid, Rome and French Open

In 2024, Świątek became the second woman to win Madrid, Rome, and the French Open in the same season, after Serena Williams in 2013.

2013: Madrid-Rome Sweep

In May 2024, at the Italian Open, Świątek became the third female player after Serena Williams and Dinara Safina who completed the Madrid-Rome sweep, and the first player, female or male, to achieve it since 2013 when both Williams and Rafael Nadal won Madrid and Rome.

2015: First to Win Three Consecutive Titles

In February 2024, Iga Świątek became the first person to win three consecutive titles in Doha and the first player to win three consecutive titles at the same hardcourt tournament since Serena Williams in 2015.

2016: Angelique Kerber's Ranking

In 2016, Angelique Kerber achieved a high ranking in women's tennis.

2016: Junior Grand Slam Debut and Canadian Open Title

In 2016, Iga Świątek made her junior Grand Slam debut at the French Open, reaching the quarterfinals, and won the Grade 1 Canadian Open Junior Championships.

2016: Junior Fed Cup Title

In 2016, Świątek played in the 16-and-under Junior Fed Cup, where Poland won the title, defeating the United States 2–1 in the final. Świątek won both of her rubbers in the final tie.

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

In 2017, Serena Williams, Karolína Plíšková, Garbiñe Muguruza and Simona Halep achieved high rankings in women's tennis.

February 2018: Return from Injury

In February 2018, Iga Świątek returned to the ITF Women's Circuit after a seven-month layoff due to injury, winning a $15k title.

2018: Caroline Wozniacki's Ranking

In 2018, Caroline Wozniacki achieved a high ranking in women's tennis, totaling 71 weeks.

2018: French Open Junior Doubles Title

In 2018, Iga Świątek reached the semi-finals in singles and won the French Open junior doubles title with Caty McNally.

2018: Junior Grand Slam Titles

In 2018, Iga Świątek won the French Open girls' doubles title with Caty McNally and the Wimbledon girls' singles title, showcasing her talent early in her career.

2018: Wimbledon Junior Singles Title

In 2018, Iga Świątek won the Wimbledon junior singles title, defeating Leonie Küng in the final.

2018: 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: WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year 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: First WTA Final and Shot of the Year Award

In 2019, Iga Świątek reached her first WTA final at the Ladies Open Lugano, upset Viktória Kužmová, and won the WTA Shot of the Year award for a drop shot against Kristýna Plíšková.

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: Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty's Ranking

In 2019, Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty achieved high rankings in women's tennis.

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: First Major Title at French Open

In 2020, Iga Świątek secured her first major title at the French Open, demonstrating dominant play and not losing more than five games in any singles match.

2020: WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year

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

2020: Forehand Speed at French Open

In 2020, during her French Open title run, Iga Świątek's average forehand speed was 73 mph (117 km/h), only slightly below the average male speed, with some forehands reaching 79 mph (127 km/h), the fastest among female players. Her forehand topspin reached 3,453 rpm, comparable to Rafael Nadal.

March 2021: Enters Top 15 Ranking

In March 2021, Iga Świątek entered the top 15 in the world rankings for the first time in her career, after winning the Adelaide tournament without dropping a set.

May 2021: Top 10 WTA Ranking

In May 2021, Iga Świątek entered the top ten of the WTA rankings for the first time, marking a significant milestone in her professional career.

May 2021: Italian Open Title and Top 10 Ranking

On 17 May 2021, Iga Świątek won her first WTA 1000 title at the Italian Open and entered the top 10 in the singles rankings, becoming world No. 9.

2022: Ashleigh Barty and Iga Świątek's Ranking

In 2022, Ashleigh Barty and Iga Świątek achieved high rankings in women's tennis.

2022: Dominant Form and World No. 1 Ranking

In 2022, Iga Świątek surged into dominant form, achieving a 37-match winning streak, the longest on the WTA Tour in the 21st century, and becoming world No. 1, also claiming major titles at the French and US Opens.

2022: Statistically Dominated 2022 Season

In 2022, Iga Świątek's season was statistically more dominant than 2023.

2022: Reached Ostrava Open final, San Diego Open title, WTA Finals performance, Year-end No. 1

In 2022, Świątek reached the final at the Ostrava Open but lost. She won the San Diego Open, defeating Donna Vekić. At the WTA Finals, she won the group stage but lost in the semi-finals to Aryna Sabalenka. She finished the 2022 season as year-end No. 1 with a 67–9 record.

2023: Bagel Sets Domination

During the 2023 season, Iga Świątek won a bagel set in 29 percent of her matches, compared with an average of 11.4 percent of matches for matches in which she wasn't playing, highlighting her dominance against opponents.

2023: Aryna Sabalenka's Ranking

In 2023, Aryna Sabalenka achieved a high ranking in women's tennis.

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

In 2023, Iga Świątek defended her French Open title and won the WTA Finals, which helped her finish the year as the world's best player.

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

In 2023, Iga Świątek secured the year-end No. 1 ranking again by defending her French Open title and winning the WTA Finals.

2023: Dubai Championships Start

In 2023, Iga Świątek started her Dubai Championships journey.

2023: L'Équipe 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, celebrating her achievements and influence.

2023: 2023 Season and Australian Open Loss

In 2023, Iga Świątek's season was statistically less dominant than 2022, but she still won six titles. She started as the fourth woman in WTA history to be ranked world No. 1 for 40+ consecutive weeks. At the Australian Open in 2023, she lost in the fourth round to Elena Rybakina.

2023: Double Bagel at French Open Against Xinyu Wang

In the 2023 French Open, Iga Świątek achieved a double bagel victory against Xinyu Wang.

May 2024: High Percentage of Matches with 6-0 or 6-1 Sets

Up until May 2024, an average of 40.6 percent of Iga Świątek's WTA matches have included either a 6–0 set or a 6–1 set, demonstrating her dominance.

June 2024: Eight Double Bagels in WTA Career

As of June 2024, Iga Świątek has achieved the rare double bagel eight times in her WTA career, including two at major tournaments.

2024: 2024 Summer Olympics Bronze Medal

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

2024: Iga Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka's Ranking

In 2024, Iga Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka achieved high rankings in women's tennis.

2024: Third Straight French Open Title

In 2024, Iga Świątek claimed the French Open title for a third straight edition, further solidifying her dominance on the court.

2024: Qatar Ladies Open and Dubai Championships

In 2024, Iga Świątek won the Qatar Ladies Open for the third consecutive year and reached the Dubai Championships semifinals. She was the fourth player since the WTA-1000 format's introduction in 2009 the make the quarterfinals in 9+ consecutive appearances (between Dubai 2023 – Dubai 2024) after Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Agnieszka Radwańska.

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. It was the first semifinals in the BJK Cup Finals in their nation's history.

2024: 2024 Season Results

In 2024, Świątek reached the Cincinnati Open semifinals and lost in the US Open quarterfinals. She lost to Coco Gauff at the WTA Finals, and Sabalenka finished the year as WTA No. 1. However, the ITF proclaimed Świątek its year-end world champion for 2024.

2024: 2024 Clay Court Swing

Świątek's overall match win record during the 2024 spring clay court swing was 21–1, losing only to Elena Rybakina in Stuttgart in April. Since her loss there, Świątek has been on a 19-match winning streak.