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, consistently ranked world No. 1 by the WTA for 125 weeks. She has secured 22 WTA Tour-level singles titles, highlighted by five major titles: four French Open wins and one US Open victory. Świątek also triumphed at the 2023 WTA Finals and has claimed ten WTA 1000 titles. Notably, she holds the distinction of being the first Polish player to win a major singles title.

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

1983: Martina Navratilova's Games Lost Record

In 1983, Martina Navratilova lost only two games in a final, setting a record that was later broken by Iga Świątek.

1988: Steffi Graf's Dominance at the French Open

In 1988, Steffi Graf lost only 20 games en route to winning the French Open singles title, setting a remarkable record in the Open Era. This is mentioned as a comparison to Iga Swiatek's 2020 performance.

1992: Monica Seles's French Open Win

In 1992, Monica Seles was the youngest women's singles winner at the French Open. This is mentioned in the context of Iga Swiatek becoming the youngest singles champion at the tournament since Monica Seles.

2003: Reintroduction of Round-Robin Format and Games Dropped Record

Since the reintroduction of the round-robin format in 2003 at the WTA Finals, no player had dropped as few games as Iga Świątek did in a later tournament. Also, in 2003 Kim Clijsters lost only two games in a final, a record that was later broken by Świątek.

2005: Rafael Nadal's French Open Win

In 2005, Rafael Nadal won the French Open, a milestone referenced alongside Iga Świątek's victory as she became the youngest singles champion at the tournament since Nadal.

2009: Introduction of WTA-1000 Format

Since the introduction of the WTA-1000 format in 2009, Iga Świątek became the fourth player to make the quarterfinals in 9+ consecutive appearances.

2012: Serena Williams' WTA Finals Title

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

2013: Madrid-Rome Sweep

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

2013: Serena Williams' Achievements

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

2013: Serena Williams' French Open and US Open win

In 2013, Serena Williams won both the French Open and US Open in the same season, a feat later matched by Iga Świątek.

2015: Serena Williams' Hardcourt Titles

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

2016: Junior Grand Slam Debut and Canadian Open Title

In 2016, Iga Świątek debuted at the French Open junior Grand Slam and reached the quarterfinals in both singles and doubles, later winning the Grade 1 Canadian Open Junior Championships.

2016: Junior Fed Cup Title

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

2017: Junior International Titles and Ankle Surgery

In 2017, Iga Świątek won titles at the Traralgon Junior International and reached the doubles final at the Australian Open, but her season ended early due to right ankle surgery.

February 2018: Return from Injury with ITF Title

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

2018: French Open Junior Doubles Title

In 2018, Iga Świątek partnered with Caty McNally to win the French Open junior doubles title, marking her first junior major title.

2018: Summer Youth Olympic Games Gold Medal

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

2018: Wimbledon Junior Singles Title and Youth Olympics Medal

In 2018, Iga Świątek won the Wimbledon junior singles title and a medal at the Summer Youth Olympics, concluding her junior career with significant achievements.

2019: WTA Fan Favorite Runner-Up

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

2019: First WTA Final and Top 100 Debut

In 2019, Iga Świątek made her first WTA final at the Ladies Open Lugano and debuted in the top 100, also winning the WTA Shot of the Year.

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: WTA Shot of the Year

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

2019: Rescheduled French Open Win

In 2019, Iga Świątek, ranked No. 54, won the rescheduled French Open singles event, marking her maiden WTA title and several significant upsets.

2020: Dominance at the French Open

During the 2020 French Open, Iga Świątek's forehand averaged 73 mph with topspin reaching 3,453 rpm, comparable to Rafael Nadal. Her backhand speed peaked at 76 mph, equaling Dominic Thiem's, leading to her being 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, recognizing her popularity and performance.

2020: WTA Fan Favorite

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

2020: French Open Victory

In 2020, Iga Świątek won her first major title at the French Open without losing more than five games in any singles match, showcasing a dominant performance.

May 2021: Italian Open Victory and Top 10 Ranking

In May 2021, Iga Świątek won her first WTA 1000 title at the Italian Open and entered the top 10 in the singles rankings, achieving a career milestone.

2022: 2022 French Open Final

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

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

In 2022, Iga Świątek finished the season as year-end No. 1 with a 67–9 win-loss record, the most wins in a single season since Serena Williams in 2013. She also accumulated the second-highest ranking points total in WTA history, only second to Serena Williams in 2013.

2022: Dominant Form and World No. 1 Ranking

In 2022, Iga Świątek surged into dominant form with a 37-match winning streak, becoming world No. 1 and winning major titles at the French and US Opens.

2022: Comparison to 2022 Season

The 2023 campaign was statistically less dominant than Iga Świątek's 2022 season, where she reached year-end No. 1 with a 67–9 record.

September 2023: Start of Winning Streak

Iga Świątek's 18-match winning streak started in September 2023 and ended at the Australian Open when she was upset by Linda Nosková.

2023: Bagel Sets in 2023 Season

During the 2023 season, Iga Świątek won a bagel set in 29 percent of her matches, significantly higher than the average of 11.4 percent in other matches.

2023: 2023 French Open Quarterfinal

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

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

In 2023, Iga Świątek defended her French Open title, claimed the WTA Finals, and finished the year as the world's best player.

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, acknowledging her outstanding achievements in sports.

2023: 2023 Season Overview

In 2023, Iga Świątek won six titles and became the fourth woman in WTA history to be ranked world No. 1 for 40 or more consecutive weeks in her first stint. She reached the semi-finals of the United Cup and lost in the fourth round of the Australian Open.

2023: Świątek wins the WTA Finals

In 2023, Iga Świątek won the WTA Finals, adding another significant title to her career achievements.

May 2024: "Iga's Bakery" term usage

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

June 2024: Double Bagels in WTA Career

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

2024: Olympic Medal in Tennis

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

2024: Spring Clay Court Swing Record

During the 2024 spring clay court swing, Iga Świątek's overall match win record was 21–1, and she was on a 19-match winning streak after her loss to Elena Rybakina in Stuttgart in April.

2024: 2024 Madrid Open Final

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

2024: BJK Cup Semifinals

In 2024, Iga Świątek helped Poland reach the semifinals of the BJK Cup with wins in singles and doubles against Czechia, marking their nation's first semifinals appearance in the BJK Cup Finals.

2024: 2024 Season Summary

In 2024, Iga Świątek reached the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open and lost in the quarterfinals of the US Open. She lost to Coco Gauff at the WTA Finals. Despite this, the ITF proclaimed Świątek its year-end world champion for 2024.