Iga Świątek

Tennis Champion

Polish Tennis Player / Grand Slam Champion / World No.1

Born: 31 May 2001 | Warsaw, Poland

Professional Athlete WTA Tour Player

Expert Insight: Iga Świątek is one of the most dominant players in women's tennis, known for her powerful groundstrokes and mental toughness on court.

Career Highlights

1Grand Slam Titles

Won 4 Grand Slam singles titles (3 French Open, 1 US Open).

Has held the WTA World No.1 ranking for over 100 weeks.

2WTA Rankings

Achieved World No.1 ranking on April 4, 2022.

Youngest player to win 3 French Open titles in the Open Era.

3Playing Style

Known for her powerful forehand and exceptional movement.

Aggressive baseline player with excellent court coverage.

4Breakthrough

Won 2020 French Open without dropping a set.

First Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles title.

5Records

Longest winning streak (37 matches) in 21st century.

Youngest WTA year-end No.1 since 2008.

Pro Tip: Świątek's mental strength and ability to adapt her game make her one of the most complete players on tour.

Playing Characteristics

1Signature Shots

Devastating forehand and heavy topspin.

Excellent drop shot and variety in her game.

2Physical Attributes

Outstanding footwork and court coverage.

Great stamina and endurance in long matches.

3Mental Game

Known for her focus and competitive spirit.

Works with sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz.

Career Statistics

1WTA Titles

Has won 19 WTA singles titles.

Includes 4 Grand Slams and 8 WTA 1000 titles.

2Win-Loss Record

Career win percentage of 80%.

Dominant on clay courts (85% win rate).

3Prize Money

Career earnings over $25 million.

One of the highest-paid female athletes.

4Fed Cup

Represents Poland in team competitions.

Key player in Poland's Billie Jean King Cup team.

Did You Know? Świątek is also an accomplished doubles player, having reached the semifinals of the 2021 Australian Open in doubles.