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 who has achieved the world No. 1 ranking in women’s singles for a total of 125 weeks. She has won 22 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including four French Open titles and one US Open title. Świątek also won the 2023 WTA Finals and ten WTA 1000 titles. She holds the distinction of being the first Polish player to win a major singles title.

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1975: Chris Evert's Winning Streak

In 1975, Chris Evert started a winning streak.

1976: Evonne Goolagong's Winning Streak

In 1976, Evonne Goolagong started a winning streak.

1978: Martina Navratilova's Winning Streak

In 1978, Martina Navratilova started a winning streak.

1980: Tracy Austin's Winning Streak

In 1980, Tracy Austin started a winning streak.

1983: Fewest Games Lost in a Final Record

In 1983, Martina Navratilova set the record for fewest games lost in a final with two games. In 2023 Iga Swiatek broke that record by conceding only one game.

1985: Chris Evert's Winning Streak

In 1985, Chris Evert ended a winning streak.

1987: Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf's Winning Streaks

In 1987, Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf continued a winning streak.

1988: Steffi Graf's French Open Win in 1988

In 1988, Steffi Graf lost only 20 games when she won the French Open, becoming the French Open singles champion with the fewest games lost in the Open Era. Świątek lost the second fewest games in 2020 with 28.

1991: Monica Seles's Winning Streak

In 1991, Monica Seles started a winning streak.

1995: Arantxa Sánchez Vicario's Winning Streak

In 1995, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario started a winning streak.

1996: Monica Seles's Winning Streak

In 1996, Monica Seles continued a winning streak.

1997: Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis's Winning Streaks

In 1997, Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis continued a winning streak.

1998: Lindsay Davenport's Winning Streak

In 1998, Lindsay Davenport started a winning streak.

2001: Martina Hingis and Jennifer Capriati's Winning Streaks

In 2001, Martina Hingis and Jennifer Capriati continued a winning streak.

2002: Venus Williams and Serena Williams's Winning Streaks

In 2002, Venus Williams and Serena Williams started a winning streak.

2003: Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin's Winning Streaks

In 2003, Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin started a winning streak.

2003: Fewest Games Lost Record at WTA Finals

In 2003, the round-robin format was reintroduced at the WTA Finals. In 2023, Iga Świątek dropped just 20 games throughout the entire tournament, the fewest since 2003, and beat Serena Williams's record of 32 overall games dropped. She also broke the record for fewest games lost in a final (one game) previously held by Martina Navratilova in 1983 and Kim Clijsters in 2003 (two each).

2004: Amélie Mauresmo's Winning Streak

In 2004, Amélie Mauresmo started a winning streak.

2005: Maria Sharapova's Winning Streak

In 2005, Maria Sharapova started a winning streak.

2006: Lindsay Davenport's Winning Streak

In 2006, Lindsay Davenport ended a winning streak.

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

In 2008, Justine Henin, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Janković started a winning streak.

2009: Jelena Janković and Dinara Safina's Winning Streaks

In 2009, Jelena Janković and Dinara Safina started a winning streak.

2009: WTA-1000 Format Introduction

In 2009, the WTA-1000 format was introduced. Since then, between Dubai 2023 – Dubai 2024, Iga Świątek became the fourth player to make the quarterfinals in 9+ consecutive appearances, after Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Agnieszka Radwańska.

2010: Caroline Wozniacki's Winning Streak

In 2010, Caroline Wozniacki started a winning streak.

2011: Kim Clijsters's Winning Streak

In 2011, Kim Clijsters ended a winning streak.

2012: Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka's Winning Streaks

In 2012, Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka started a winning streak.

2012: WTA Finals Title Without Dropping a Set

In 2012, Serena Williams achieved a title at the WTA Finals without dropping a set. In 2023, Iga Świątek became the first player to do so since Serena Williams in 2012.

2013: Serena Williams' achievements in 2013

In 2013 Serena Williams had a season with most wins and collected highest ranking points. Since then in 2022 Iga Swiatek was the first player to collect over 11,000 ranking points and had most wins in a single season.

2013: Serena Williams achieves Madrid-Rome-French Open

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

2013: Victoria Azarenka's Winning Streak

In 2013, Victoria Azarenka continued a winning streak.

2013: Madrid-Rome Sweep by Williams and Nadal

In 2013, both Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal won Madrid and Rome. In May 2024, Iga Świątek became the first player, female or male, to achieve this since 2013.

2015: Serena Williams' Hardcourt Title Streak

In 2015, Serena Williams won three consecutive titles at the same hardcourt tournament. In February 2024, Iga Świątek became the first person to accomplish this feat since Serena Williams.

2016: Angelique Kerber's Winning Streak

In 2016, Angelique Kerber started a winning streak.

2016: Junior Fed Cup Title

In 2016, Świątek played alongside Maja Chwalińska and Stefania Rogozińska-Dzik in the 16-and-under Junior Fed Cup. Poland won the title, defeating the United States 2–1 in the final. Świątek won both of her rubbers in the final tie, defeating Amanda Anisimova in singles before partnering with Chwalińska to defeat Caty McNally and Claire Liu in the decisive doubles rubber.

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

In 2017, Serena Williams, Karolína Plíšková, Garbiñe Muguruza and Simona Halep started a winning streak.

2018: Caroline Wozniacki's Winning Streak

In 2018, Caroline Wozniacki ended a winning streak.

2018: 2018 Junior Season and French Open Title

In 2018, Iga Świątek reached the semi-finals in singles and won the French Open doubles title, marking a successful end to her junior career.

2018: 2018 French Open and Wimbledon Championships

In 2018, Iga Świątek won the French Open girls' doubles title with Caty McNally and the Wimbledon girls' singles title, showcasing her talent as a junior player.

2018: 2018 Wimbledon and Youth Olympic Achievements

In 2018, Iga Świątek won the Wimbledon junior title and teamed up with Kaja Juvan to win a medal at the Summer Youth Olympics, marking the end of her junior career.

2018: Summer Youth Olympic Games Gold Medal

In 2018, Świątek's last junior career event was the Summer Youth Olympic Games. Although she lost in the quarterfinals in singles, she partnered with Slovenian Kaja Juvan to win the gold medal in doubles.

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

In 2019, Iga Świątek finished 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 and winning the WTA Shot of the Year. She also made her debut in the top 100 and reached the fourth round at the French Open.

2019: WTA Fan Favorite Shot of the Year 2019

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

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: Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty's Winning Streaks

In 2019, Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty started a winning streak.

2020: WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year 2020

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

2020: First Major Win at French Open 2020

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

May 2021: Entered 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.

May 2021: Won Italian Open and entered Top 10 in May 2021

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.

July 2022: Świątek hosts charity tennis event in Kraków

In July 2022, Iga Świątek organized a charity tennis event in Kraków, Poland, to raise funds for children and teenagers affected by the war in Ukraine. The event included a mixed doubles exhibition match, a singles set between Świątek and Agnieszka Radwańska, and a special guest appearance by Ukrainian football legend Andriy Shevchenko. Elina Svitolina served as umpire. The event raised over 2.5 million złoty (over €500,000) to be distributed among United 24, the Elina Svitolina Foundation, and UNICEF Poland.

2022: Year-End No. 1 Ranking and Season Record

In 2022, Iga Świątek finished the season as year-end No. 1, posting a 67–9 win-loss record, 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.

2022: Iga Świątek's Winning Streak

In 2022, Iga Świątek started a winning streak.

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

In early 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. She won major titles at the French and US Opens, finishing the year as the world's best player.

January 2023: Świątek announces charity sales and auctions for Ukraine

In January 2023, Iga Świątek announced on Twitter and Instagram that her 'Iga & Friends' and '1ga' T-shirts would be available for sale at Allegro Charity to raise funds for children in war-torn Ukraine in collaboration with UNICEF Poland. Additionally, on January 11th, she announced auctions for her US Open winning gear and French Open shoes, with all proceeds going to UNICEF.

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2023: High percentage of bagel sets

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

2023: Aryna Sabalenka's Winning Streak

In 2023, Aryna Sabalenka started a winning streak.

2023: Double bagel against Xinyu Wang at the French Open

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

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

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

2023: Awards and Recognition 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, recognizing her achievements and impact.

2023: Świątek's achievements in 2023

In 2023, Iga Świątek won the WTA Finals and ten WTA 1000 titles, continuing her dominance in women's tennis.

2024: Olympic Medal in Tennis

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

2024: Iga Świątek's Winning Streak

In 2024, Iga Świątek continued a winning streak.

2024: WTA Year-End World Champion

In 2024, Iga Świątek lost at the WTA Finals to Coco Gauff, which meant Sabalenka would finish the year as WTA No. 1, however the ITF proclaimed Świątek its year-end world champion for 2024.

2024: Third Straight French Open Title in 2024

In 2024, Iga Świątek won the French Open for a third straight edition, showcasing her dominance at the tournament.

2024: 2024 French Open Victory and Feats

In 2024, Świątek won the French Open, her third in a row and fourth overall. She became the third player in history to win three consecutive French Open titles, after Monica Seles and Justine Henin. She also became the second woman to win Madrid, Rome, and the French Open in the same season.

2024: Qatar Ladies Open Title and Dubai Championships

In February 2024, at the Qatar Ladies Open, Świątek faced Elena Rybakina in the final, winning in straight sets and claiming her seventh WTA 1000 title. Świątek did not drop a set en route to the title for the second consecutive year. She 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. She then advanced to the semifinals where she lost to Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets. In Dubai 2024 she reached quarterfinals.