Daily Facts: Iga Świątek

Quick Facts

Attribute	Detail
Date of Birth	31 May 2001
Nationality	Polish
Residence	Raszyn, Poland
Height / Weight	1.76 m / ~65 kg
Pro Debut	2016
Playing Style	Right-handed, two-handed backhand
Coach	Wim Fissette (since Oct 2024)
Career Prize Money	~US $36.5 M

Career-high ranking: World No. 1 (4 April 2022), held for 125 weeks
Current ranking (30 June 2025): No. 4
Win–loss record: 377–86 singles
Titles: 22 WTA singles titles
- 5 Grand Slams
- 10 WTA 1000 titles
- 1 WTA Finals (2023)

Grass‑court breakthrough: Świątek reached her first-ever Wimbledon semi-final, defeating Belinda Bencic 6‑2, 7‑5 in a commanding performance, showcasing strategic play and peak confidence on grass.
Preceding form: She made it to the final of the Bad Homburg Open, her first grass-court final, before falling to Jessica Pegula – a run that still secured a ranking boost.
Quarter-final win: Dominated Danielle Collins 6‑2, 6‑3 in under 70 minutes, marking her 8th career win against Collins and highlighting her improved grass-court prowess.

Current WTA ranking: No. 4 (as of 30 June 2025).
Dropped from top spot: After losing in Rome and at Roland Garros, she fell out of No. 1, triggering moments of “bitterness” she’s since addressed.
Coaching update: Since October 2024, coached by Wim Fissette. She also briefly reunited with former coach Piotr Sierzputowski in mid-2025 to regain form.

3R: Overcame Danielle Collins in straight sets, showing adaptability on grass.
QF: Dismantled Liudmila Samsonova 6‑2, 7‑5 to reach her first Wimbledon semi-final.
SF Preview: Now set to face Belinda Bencic, who rebounded impressively post-maternity. Swiatek’s tactical accuracy and grass adaptation offer her a strong edge.

Game adaptation: Increased wristy precision and constructed rallies effectively on grass—elevating a surface once seen as less suited to her game.
Mindset and resilience: After ranking drop, she emphasized “no more bitterness, just the grind,” demonstrating strong psychological maturity.