Iga Swiatek -- Profile, Stats and Elo Ratings (2026)
Published April 25, 2026 · Last updated April 25, 2026
Swiatek holds WTA No. 1 and a Tennis Edge Elo of 2100 — the highest mark in the women’s game by a clear margin. Born May 31, 2001, she is 24 years old and already owns multiple Roland Garros titles, built on a clay-court game that opponents have yet to solve at a consistent rate. Her current win rate across the last 10 matches sits at 80% (8 wins from 10). (Source: manual, as of 2026-04-23.)
Quick facts
| Full name | Iga Świątek |
| Born | 2001-05-31 (age 24) |
| Nationality | Poland |
| Turned pro | — |
| Plays | — |
| Height | — |
| Current WTA rank | 1 |
| Career high | — |
| Career prize money | — |
Fields marked ”—” will be populated on next data refresh.
Tennis Edge Elo ratings
Our proprietary Elo — see methodology.
| Surface | Elo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2100 | #1 |
| Hard | — | — |
| Clay | — (surface best) | — |
| Grass | — | — |
Surface-split Elo ratings pending next computation cycle. Overall Elo: Tennis Edge, as of 2026-04-23.
Playing style
Swiatek’s forehand is the central fact of her game. She generates extreme topspin at high swing speed, pulling opponents wide on the clay-court ad side and then cracking the open court. The shot functions as both a constructive weapon and a finishing stroke — she doesn’t need a separate put-away once she has established the angle.
Her return game is what separates her from comparable baseliners. She takes the ball early off the back foot, neutralising pace rather than absorbing it, which compresses rallies to her preferred length. On clay specifically, that early-strike pattern, combined with her speed and first-step explosiveness, makes neutral exchanges feel offensive.
The serve is the one department where she rates below the top tier. First-serve percentage and ace counts are not exceptional by WTA standards. Opponents who get the ball back consistently, keep points deep, and vary spin have historically given her the most friction — which explains why her clay numbers dwarf her hard-court numbers against elite fields. (Match Charting Project / Tennis Abstract methodology; individual match-level data pending integration.)
Season by season
Full season table pending data integration. Current season: 8W–2L across last 10 matches (80.0% win rate). Source: manual, 2026-04-23.
Grand Slam record
Full Slam-by-Slam table pending data integration.
Head-to-head vs top rivals
H2H table pending data integration. Full head-to-head pages linked below.
Current form
8 wins from her last 10 matches (80.0%). (Source: manual, as of 2026-04-23.)
Surface breakdown of the last 20 matches and current streak status are pending next data refresh. Best surface by Elo: clay.
Signature equipment
Equipment details pending data integration. See our gear review index for WTA player setups.
FAQ
What is Iga’s current WTA ranking?
Swiatek is ranked No. 1 on the WTA Tour as of April 23, 2026. (WTA, as of 2026-04-23.)
What is Iga Swiatek’s best surface?
Clay, by every available metric. Her Tennis Edge overall Elo sits at 2100 — the highest in the women’s game — and clay is the surface where her forehand and return game operate at maximum effect. (Tennis Edge Elo, as of 2026-04-23.)
How old is Iga Swiatek?
She was born May 31, 2001, making her 24 years old as of April 2026.
What is Iga Swiatek’s Elo rating?
Her Tennis Edge overall Elo is 2100, ranking her No. 1 in our system. Surface-split ratings will be published on the next computation cycle. (Tennis Edge, as of 2026-04-23.)
Related reading
Sources: WTA, Tennis Abstract, Match Charting Project. Elo computed by Tennis Edge as of 2026-04-23. Fields marked ”—” will be updated on next data refresh.