Early Life and Sporting Roots
Iga Świątek was born on May 31, 2001, in Warsaw, Poland. Her father, Tomasz, was an Olympic rower in 1988. Her sister Agata started tennis first. Iga began tennis at age five. She trained hard in Warsaw. She was very good even when she was young.
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Rising Star in the Junior Circuit
Iga played very well in junior tennis. In 2018, she won the girls’ singles at Wimbledon. She also won the doubles at the French Open. That same year, she won a gold medal in doubles at the Youth Olympics in Argentina. She was strong and brave on the court.
Professional Breakthrough and Grand Slam Glory
Iga became a pro tennis player in 2016. In 2019, she played in her first WTA final. She made it to the top 50 players. In 2020, she won the French Open without losing a set. She was only 19. She was the first player from Poland to win a Grand Slam in singles.
She won more big titles:
- French Open: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
- US Open: 2022
- Wimbledon: 2025 (she won the final 6–0, 6–0)
World No. 1 and WTA Tour Dominance
In April 2022, Iga became the first Polish woman to be World No. 1. She stayed No. 1 for over 125 weeks. On June 30, 2025, she was ranked No. 4. She has won 23 WTA titles and earned over $36 million. She has also won big tournaments like Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, and Rome. In 2023, she won the WTA Finals without losing a match. Her 37-match win streak in 2022 is the longest in this century.
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Playing Style and Mental Toughness
Iga plays with her right hand and uses two hands for her backhand. She hits hard from the back of the court. She is also very smart and calm. She works with a full-time sports psychologist. Mental health is very important to her. This helps her stay strong in every match.
Coaching and Sponsorships
Since October 2024, Wim Fissette has been her coach. He has coached Naomi Osaka and Kim Clijsters before. Iga works with big companies like:
- Rolex (watches)
- PZU (Polish insurance)
- Xiaomi (electronics)
- Tecnifibre (tennis gear)
- On (sports clothes)
Philanthropy and Advocacy
Iga cares about helping others. In 2022, she helped raise over €500,000 for Ukrainian children in Kraków. She speaks openly about mental health. She wants people to know it is okay to ask for help. She is changing how people see athletes.
Olympic Achievements
In the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Iga won a bronze medal in singles. This made her even more loved in Poland and around the world.
Conclusion: A Living Legend with More to Come
Iga Świątek’s story is amazing. From Warsaw to winning Wimbledon, she worked very hard. She now has six Grand Slam titles and an Olympic medal. She is the first Polish player to win Wimbledon. Off the court, she is kind and honest. She is only 24 years old. Iga is still growing and winning. She gives hope to young athletes and shows what true greatness looks like.