Iga Świątek is a famous Polish professional tennis player who quickly rose to the top of the women’s tennis scene. Born on May 31, 2001, in Warsaw, Poland, she first gained international attention when she won the 2020 French Open at the age of 19.
This victory marked her as the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam title and she has since cemented her status as one of the sport’s elite competitors. Known for his powerful play and tactical intelligence on the court, Świątek has won multiple Grand Slam titles and has been ranked world No. 1 by the WTA for over 100 weeks.
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- Full name: Iga Natalia Świątek
- Date of birth: May 31, 2001
- Age: 23 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Warsaw, Poland
- Nationality: Polish
- Occupation: Professional tennis player
- Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
- Parents: Dorota Świątek (Mother), Tomasz Świątek (Father)
- Siblings: Agata Świątek
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Polish
- Net worth: $31 million
Early life and education
Now 23 years old, Iga Świątek was born on May 31, 2001 in Warsaw, Poland, into a sports-oriented family. Her father, Tomasz Świątek, is a former Olympic rower who competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics. This athletic background influenced Iga’s early interest in sports. She started playing tennis when she was 5 years old and quickly excelled in junior competitions.
Świątek attended local schools while balancing his studies with his burgeoning tennis career. She has enjoyed significant success on the ITF Junior tour, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 5 in the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors rankings. In addition to her tennis achievements, she also participated in various academic activities but did not pursue higher education due to focusing only on professional tennis.
Personal life
Details about Iga Świątek’s personal life remain largely private. Currently, there is no public information about her marital status or any children. She tends to keep her personal affairs private from the media’s attention, mainly focusing on her career.
Career
Iga Świątek’s professional career began in earnest when she began competing on the ITF Women’s Circuit in 2016. She won her first professional title that year in Stockholm and continued to build on her success. I have many titles until 2018.
In October 2020, she made headlines when she won the French Open without dropping a set, becoming not only the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam but also the youngest female player to win the tournament. since Monica Seles.
Her rise continued with significant wins in the following years, including two more French Open titles (2022 and 2023) and a US Open title in 2022. In addition to her Grand successes Slam, she won multiple WTA titles and was recognized for her outstanding performance. performing on the field.
In 2024, she further cemented her legacy by winning her third consecutive French Open title and winning a bronze medal at the Paris Summer Olympics.
Prize
- French Open Champion: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
- US Open Champion: 2022
- WTA Finals Champion: 2023
- WTA Player of the Year: N/A
- Polish Sports Personality of the Year: N/A
Net worth
Iga Świątek’s net worth is estimated to be around $31 million. Her wealth mainly comes from prize money earned from winning tournaments and various endorsement deals with major brands.
Social Media
- Instagram: @iga.swiatek
- Twitter: @iga_swiatek
