Iga Świątek’s Historic 2025: From Wimbledon Glory to US Open Challenge

Tennis Excellence Personified

Iga Świątek, the Polish tennis sensation currently ranked No. 2 in women’s singles by the WTA, has established herself as a dominant force, having held the world No. 1 ranking for an impressive 125 weeks.

The 2025 season has been particularly remarkable for Świątek, who captured her sixth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon this year. She has proven her versatility by becoming the only active woman to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces—clay, hard, and grass.

2025 Achievements

Her Wimbledon victory was particularly impressive, as she defeated Amanda Anisimova in the final with a rare double bagel (6-0, 6-0) in just 57 minutes. At 24, she became the youngest woman to win majors on all three surfaces since Serena Williams, who achieved this feat at age 20 in 2002.

Earlier in the year, Świątek faced a brief setback when she tested positive for trimetazidine, a banned heart medication. However, an investigation by the International Tennis Integrity Agency determined she had inadvertently ingested the substance via an over-the-counter melatonin medication, resulting in a one-month suspension.

Current Form and Future Prospects

Currently competing at the US Open, Świątek has advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating No. 13 Ekaterina Alexandrova. She remains the only active woman to have won three different majors, with the Australian Open being the only Grand Slam missing from her collection—raising speculation about a potential Career Slam in the near future.

Her success can be attributed to her distinctive playing style, characterized by extreme topspin averaging over 2000 rpm—the greatest of any female tennis player. She typically plays from the baseline where she expertly alternates between extreme shots and short balls, complemented by a solid serve.