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Iga Świątek is a name that resonates with tennis enthusiasts around the world. Born on May 31, 2001, in Warsaw, Poland, Świątek has quickly risen through the ranks to become one of the most dominant forces in women’s tennis
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. Her journey to the top is nothing short of remarkable, and her achievements have solidified her status as a tennis legend in the making.
Standing at 5’9″, Świątek plays right-handed with a powerful two-handed backhand
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. She turned professional in 2016 and has since amassed an impressive career record of 337–74 in singles matches
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. Her aggressive playing style, characterized by her ability to hit winners from all parts of the court, has earned her numerous accolades and a massive fan following.
One of Świątek’s most notable accomplishments is her record at the French Open
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. She has won the prestigious Grand Slam title four times (2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024), making her the only player representing Poland to achieve such a feat
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. Her dominance at Roland Garros is unparalleled, as she has never lost a match before the fourth round at the tournament
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. In addition to her French Open victories, Świątek has also won the US Open once (2022) and the WTA Finals in 2023
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Świątek’s rise to the top was meteoric. In early 2022, she went on a 37-match winning streak, the longest on the WTA Tour in the 21st century, which propelled her to the world No. 1 ranking
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. She held the top spot for a total of 125 weeks, making her seventh on the all-time list for the number of weeks spent as No. 1
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. Her consistency and mental toughness have been key factors in her success.
Off the court, Świątek is known for her down-to-earth personality and her commitment to giving back to the community
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. In summer 2022, she organized an event called “Iga Swiatek and friends for Ukraine,” which raised over half a million Euros for Ukrainian children and teenagers affected by the war
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. Her philanthropic efforts have earned her admiration not only from tennis fans but also from the general public.
Despite her numerous successes, Świątek has faced challenges along the way
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. In late 2024, she tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine, a heart medication, during an out-of-competition drug test
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. She accepted a one-month suspension, which she served during the offseason, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chose not to appeal the decision, accepting her explanation that the result was due to contamination of a non-prescription medication
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. This incident, while a setback, did not deter her from continuing to excel on the court.
As of January 2025, Świątek is ranked No. 2 in the world and is competing in the Australian Open, where she has reached the quarterfinals
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