Iga Świątek is a Polish professional tennis player who has held the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) world No. 1 ranking for a total of 125 weeks, placing her seventh on the all-time list. She has secured 22 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including five major titles: four at the French Open and one at the US Open.
In 2024, Świątek continued her dominance on clay courts by winning her third Italian Open title in four years, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final. She followed this by clinching her fourth French Open title, overcoming Jasmine Paolini in the final. Notably, she saved a match point in the second round against Naomi Osaka, becoming the third woman in the Open Era to win three consecutive French Open titles, joining Monica Seles and Justine Henin.
As of March 2025, Świątek is set to defend her title at the WTA 1000 Indian Wells tournament. A third victory at this event would make her the sole record-holder among female champions at Indian Wells. Additionally, she aims to complete the Sunshine Double by winning both Indian Wells and the Miami Open, a feat achieved only twice by Steffi Graf.
Off the court, Świątek has drawn inspiration from athletes in other sports. She recently attended a Golden State Warriors game to watch Stephen Curry, admiring his ability to handle pressure and hoping to apply similar perspectives in her own game.
Świątek’s consistent performance and resilience continue to solidify her status as one of the leading figures in women’s tennis.