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Iga Świątek: The Polish Star at the Top of World Tennis

Adrian Generous
5 min readMar 19, 2024

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The surname “Świątek” is pronounced in English as “Shviontek”.
Here are some tips on how to correctly pronounce Iga Świątek’s surname:

- Divide the word into syllables: Shvion-tek
- Emphasize the first syllable: Shvion-tek

Iga Świątek is not just an exceptional tennis player, but also a Polish sports icon and an inspiration to many women worldwide. At the age of 21, she has amassed an impressive list of achievements, including three French Open championships, a US Open victory, Olympic gold in Tokyo, and the top spot in the WTA rankings.

Early Career and Family Influence

Iga Świątek was born on May 31, 2001, in Warsaw. From a young age, she displayed athletic talent, with tennis being her passion. She began training at 6 years old under the guidance of her father, Tomasz Świątek, who instilled in her a love for sports and solid values. Her mother, Dorota Świątek, also played a crucial role in her development by caring for her mental balance and supporting her goals.

Junior Success and Debut on the World Stage

In 2016, Iga Świątek made her debut in the ITF junior tournaments, and by 2017, she triumphed at Wimbledon (2018) and the French Open (2018) in the junior category…

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Adrian Generous

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