As a teenager, Polish tennis star Iga Natalia Swiatek was accomplishing what not many people of her age can. Now a five-time Major winner, Swiatek won her maiden Slam at the age of 19 in Paris, making her the first player since Jelena Ostapenko to win a Grand Slam as their first singles title. Ranked No. 2 in the world, she was born on May 31, 2001. Along with four French Open crowns, she has won the US Open in 2022. As a result, she became the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam.
Off late, Swiatek is known for her relentless attitude on court, brushing aside opposition with no remorse. With 22 career singles championships at the blooming age of 23, there is no doubt that Swiatek has a supremely fruitful career ahead of her. Her aggressive playing style, amazing speed, and dangerous top-spin has led her to the top of the tennis world. She most recently claimed the Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2024 title by overcoming powerhouse Elena Rybakina in the summit clash.
In March 2024, Iga Swiatek beat Maria Sakkari to win the Indian Wells Masters. She recently won the Madrid Open 2024 by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 in the final, and beat her again to win the Rome Open. Adding to her incredible clay court season, Swiatek won the 2024 French Open by defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-1 in the final. She also finished semifinalist at the 2024 Dubai Tennis Championship and the 2024 Stuttgart Open. Swiatek entered her 100th week as the world's No. 1, surpassing Lindsay Davenport and thus acquiring ninth place in the all-time table.
With tons of fans all over the world, Iga Swiatek was chosen as the WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year in 2020, after winning the WTA Fan Favorite Shot of the Year in 2019 with a drop shot from the baseline. She was also named the 2023 Polish Sports Personality of the Year. More recently, she was also crowned the L'Equipe Champion of Champions. Additionally, she was listed among the top 100 influential people in the world in 2023 on Time's annual list.
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Who is Iga Swiatek’s Boyfriend?
Iga Swiatek is not in a relationship, as of 2024; there are no official records of her past relationships either. It is believed that Swiatek's sole focus is her tennis career, and continuing to break records on the circuit.
How Did Iga Swiatek Perform in 2023?
In 2023, Iga Swiatek became the third WTA player to be ranked world No. 1 for 75 consecutive weeks. She reached the semifinals of the United Cup in Brisbane and the Australian Open but lost to reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in straight sets. In February 2023, Swiatek defended her WTA 500 Qatar Open title, defeating Jessica Pegula in straight sets. She also reached the Dubai Tennis Championships, defeating Leylah Fernandez, Liudmila Samsonova, Karolina Pliskova and Coco Gauff. However, she lost to Barbora Krejčíková in straight sets, ending her six-match winning streak.
Iga Swiatek defeated Bianca Andreescu and Emma Raducanu in straight sets at the Indian Wells Open. She lost to Elena Rybakina in the semifinals and withdrew from the 2023 Miami Open because of a rib injury. Later at the Stuttgart Open, Swiatek won her 13th career singles title, defeating World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets and securing her third WTA final title. At the 2023 Mutua Madrid Open, she reached the quarterfinals for the first time at this tournament, defeating 16th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova. In the finals, she lost to Aryna Sabalenka in a rematch of the 2023 Stuttgart Open. Swiatek, the defending champion at the Italian Open, defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Lesia Tsurenko, and Donna Vekić. In the quarterfinals, she faced Elena Rybakina but retired due to a right thigh injury.
Iga Swiatek won the 2023 French Open and went on to win her fourth Major title without dropping a set. After defeating Karolina Muchová in the final in three sets, she won her third French Open and fourth Major overall. Swiatek's effort to retain the 2023 US Open title was derailed by a three-set loss to Jelena Ostapenko, capping her impressive 75-week stint as the world's top-ranked player. Nonetheless, she quickly bounced back at the 2023 China Open in October, reaching her third WTA 1000 final of the season. She won her fifth title of the year, her sixteenth overall, as she defeated Liudmila Samsonova. Towards the end of the year, she won her first WTA Finals, and ended the season as the top ranked player.
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FAQs
A. Iga Swiatek is not in a relationship and currently does not have a boyfriend.
A. Iga Swiatek has won 5 Grand Slams, as of 2024 - four French Opens and one US Open.
A. Iga Swiatek is currently coached by Tomasz Wiktorowski.
A. Yes, Iga Swiatek has won a non-clay court Grand Slam. The Polish sensation won the 2022 US Open, defeating Ons Jabeur in the final.
A. Yes, Iga Swiatek won won the Madrid Open 2024 by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 in the final. She also won the 2024 Indian Wells Masters, beating Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-0.
A. Iga Swiatek’s net worth is estimated to be around $25 million, as of 2024.