Iga Swiatek is one of the dominant players of her era and the greatest clay-court player of her generation. The Pole holds six Grand Slam titles — four at Roland-Garros plus the 2022 US Open and 2025 Wimbledon — and has been world No. 1 for extended spells. Having won majors on all three surfaces, the Australian Open is the one missing piece for a Career Grand Slam.

Player Profile

Detail	Info
Full name	Iga Swiatek
Date of birth	31 May 2001
Nationality	Polish
Height	5ft 9in / 176cm
Plays	Right-handed
Turned pro	2016
Highest ranking	World No. 1
Grand Slam titles	6

Current World Ranking & Recent Form

Swiatek is world No. 3 and a four-time Roland-Garros champion. Her 2026 began with a quarter-final exit at the Australian Open (to eventual champion Elena Rybakina), the major that continues to elude her. She remains the benchmark on clay and a contender at every event she enters. For her current schedule and next opponent, see our Iga Swiatek next match guide.

Playing Style & Strengths

Swiatek’s game is built on heavy topspin, exceptional footwork and the ability to extract pace from defensive positions — traits that make her near-unbeatable at her best on clay. Her forehand generates extreme spin and her movement allows her to turn defence into attack in a single shot.

She has expanded her game to win on hard courts (2022 US Open) and grass (2025 Wimbledon), proving her adaptability beyond the clay where she made her name. Her mental intensity and work rate are central to her sustained run at the top.

Career Highlights & Grand Slam Record

Year(s)	Grand Slam	Titles
2020, 2022, 2023, 2024	French Open	4
2022	US Open	1
2025	Wimbledon	1

Stat	Figure
Grand Slam titles	6 (4x French Open, US Open, Wimbledon)
Highest ranking	World No. 1
Surfaces won on	Clay, hard and grass
Still chasing	Australian Open (would complete the Career Grand Slam)

Head-to-Head Records

Swiatek’s rivalry with Aryna Sabalenka is the defining matchup in women’s tennis.

Opponent	Swiatek	Opponent	Note
Aryna Sabalenka	8	5	Swiatek leads; the headline WTA rivalry

For full head-to-head comparisons, visit our tennis head-to-head records hub.

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Tournament Schedule

Swiatek contests all four Grand Slams and the full WTA 1000 calendar, with clay her strongest surface by a clear margin. For her current entry list and next opponent, see our Iga Swiatek next match guide and the WTA Tour hub.

Iga Swiatek Betting Tips & Predictions

Swiatek is the default favourite on clay, where her Roland-Garros record makes her the standout outright selection. On hard and grass she is a contender rather than an automatic favourite. The Australian Open — the major she has yet to win — is the long-term narrative to watch.

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FAQs

How many Grand Slams has Iga Swiatek won?

Six: four French Opens (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024), the 2022 US Open and the 2025 Wimbledon. The Australian Open is the only major she has yet to win.

What is Iga Swiatek’s world ranking?

Swiatek is currently world No. 3 and has been world No. 1. Track the live standings on our WTA rankings page.

What surface does Iga Swiatek play best on?

Clay, comfortably — she is a four-time Roland-Garros champion. She has also won majors on hard (2022 US Open) and grass (2025 Wimbledon).

Where is Iga Swiatek from?

Swiatek was born in Warsaw, Poland, on 31 May 2001.

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