As a teenager, Polish tennis star Iga Natalia Swiatek was accomplishing what not many people of her age can. Now a four-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. Currently ranked No.1 in the world as we gear up for the 2024 season, she was born on May 31, 2001. Along with three 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.
Iga Swiatek is a tennis prodigy who was born in Warsaw, Poland. Off late, she is known for her relentless attitude on court, brushing aside opposition with no remorse. With 17 career singles championships at the blooming age of 22, 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.
With tons of fans all over the world, 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.
Who is Iga Swiatek’s Boyfriend?
Iga Swiatek is not in a relationship, as of January 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, 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.
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.
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.
FAQs
Q. Who is Iga Swiatek's boyfriend?
A. Iga Swiatek is not in a relationship and currently does not have a boyfriend.
Q. What is the net worth of Iga Swiatek?
A. According to multiple sources, Iga Swiatek’s net worth is estimated to be around $25 million as of January 2024.
Q. Who is the coach of Iga Swiatek?
A. Iga Swiatek is currently coached by Tomasz Wiktorowski.
Q. Has Iga Swiatek won a Grand Slam apart from Roland Garros?
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.
Q. What is the prize money earning of Iga Swiatek?
A. After the end of the 2023 season, Iga Swiatek received $24,592,763 in prize money.
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