The Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek continues to make history with her next accomplishment. Swiatek, after winning the Poland Open, became the first player to play 100 matches as the world No. 1 since Serena Williams. The likes of Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles, Martina Hingis, Justine Henin, and Serena Williams are among the exclusive company she keeps after her incredible achievement.
Iga Swiatek Equaling the Mark Set by Serena Williams
Swiatek’s 87-13 win-loss record in her 100 matches as world No. 1 is identical to Serena Williams’ 87-13 mark in her own 100 matches at the top. The young Polish star is making waves in the tennis world and has accomplished a lot already.
Attempting to Catch the All-Time Leaders
Iga Swiatek has been at the top of the all-time rankings for several weeks due to her achievements. Just one week behind Caroline Wozniacki, she is now enjoying her 70th week as the world’s top player. The Polish player has set her sights on breaking Wozniacki’s record of 62 consecutive weeks at number one, and then on Lindsay Davenport’s record of 98 consecutive weeks at the top.
Sabalenka: Hot on Her Trail
Iga Swiatek may be feeling confident after her recent wins, but world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka is a formidable opponent. Sabalenka was in a position to win Wimbledon, but she lost in the finals. Sabalenka now sits in second place behind Swiatek, although she has a chance to surpass her at upcoming WTA 1000 events before the US Open.
Iga Swiatek: Unbeatable Defense
Iga Swiatek hasn’t been quite as dominating as she was in 2022, but she still has four championships to her name, including the French Open. Bianca Andreescu, a former US Open winner who knows what it’s like to feel untouchable on the court, praised her accomplishments. Swiatek’s current success is a credit to momentum, match play, and excellent health, according to Andreescu, who had a breakout year in 2019.
The Upcoming Canadian and U.S. Opens
Iga Swiatek adventure is far from over. She is now preparing for the Canadian Open, where she hopes to build on her success from last year and further establish herself as the best player in the world. After that, she’ll defend her US Open crown, which should be a thrilling display of her skill and willpower.
The tennis world is waiting in bated breath for Swiatek to make her next move on the court as she continues to make history and solidify her place as a tennis superstar.
