Iga Swiatek saved a match point to beat Naomi Osaka as she seeks a fourth French Open title.
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Iga Swiatek saved a match point and grabbed the last five games to sneak past Naomi Osaka 7-6 (1), 1-6, 7-5 in the second round of the French Open on ...
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Iga Swiatek - 10 things to know with detail
Iga Swiatek is a professional tennis player from Poland, born on May 31, 2001, in Warsaw.
She started playing tennis at the age of 5 and quickly rose through the ranks in the junior circuit, winning the Wimbledon girls' singles title in 2018.
Swiatek turned professional in 2016 and made her Grand Slam debut at the French Open in 2019, reaching the fourth round as a wildcard entry.
In 2020, she had a breakthrough season, winning her first WTA singles title at the Internationaux de Strasbourg and reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Swiatek's biggest achievement came at the 2020 French Open, where she stunned the tennis world by winning the women's singles title as an unseeded player. She became the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Known for her aggressive baseline game and powerful forehand, Swiatek is considered one of the rising stars in women's tennis.
She has a career-high singles ranking of World No. 4, achieved in October 2021.
Swiatek has also had success in doubles, winning the 2021 Wimbledon women's doubles title with partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
Off the court, Swiatek is known for her down-to-earth personality and positive attitude. She is fluent in Polish, English, and Spanish.
With her talent, work ethic, and determination, Iga Swiatek is poised to be a major force in women's tennis for years to come.