Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek – WTA Tennis Player
Personal Info
Born on 31 May 2001 in Warsaw, Poland.
Nationality: Poland.
WTA Rank (as of 14 Otober 2025): 2.
Height: 5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m).
Iga Swiatek – Career Info
Singles Titles: 25 | Doubles Titles: [Not provided]
Matches Won: 309 | Matches Lost: 73
Highest WTA Rank: 1 (4 April 2022)
Highest Doubles Rank: 29 (14 February 2022)
Data last updated: 22 August 2025
Earnings
Total Career Prize Money: $42.94 million USD (approx. €39,900,000)
Data last updated: 14 October 2025
Miscellaneous
Iga Swiatek is the dominant force in women’s tennis and a multiple Grand Slam champion. Rising to prominence with her stunning Roland Garros win in 2020 at just 19 years old, she has since solidified her place at No.1-3 in the world rankings. Renowned for her relentless baseline game, extraordinary footwork, and mental resilience, Swiatek has proven nearly unbeatable on clay, capturing several French Open titles and adding hardcourt success with a US Open crown. In 2025 she also won Wimbledon.
Beyond her titles, she’s celebrated for her thoughtful approach to the sport, her sportsmanship, and her ability to adapt her aggressive, spin-heavy style to different surfaces. Swiatek’s dominance in recent seasons and her consistency in both majors and WTA events make her one of the greatest players of her generation and a true inspiration for young athletes worldwide.
Information compiled by tennis fans from official WTA and ITF sources.
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