Iga Swiatek, the formidable tennis talent from Poland, has offered some insight into her fierce gameplay and her pattern of winning and losing matches. The five-time Grand Slam champion is revered for her ruthless domination on the court when she’s in her element, as no other player commands the game quite like she does.
Swiatek’s impressive track record over the last few seasons is hard to overlook. She has consistently led the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour in terms of sets won with 6-0 or 6-1 scorelines since 2022. Her performance at the Indian Wells tournament was no exception, where she obliterated 2022 WTA Finals champion Caroline Garcia with a decisive 6-0 6-2 victory. This marked the sixth instance in 2025 where the 23-year-old triumphed with a resounding 6-0 scoreline.
The world No. 2 player has shed some light on her consistent winning streaks and why her losses are often closely contested. “There are many factors at play,” Swiatek explained. “One thing that stands out is my tenacity, regardless of the score. I never take the following games lightly. Even with a 4-0 lead, I maintain the same level of play and attitude to secure the win.”
However, she acknowledges that her losses are typically more closely fought. “The matches I lose are usually much tighter, indicating the difficulty opponents face when playing against me,” she said. But she remains unfazed by this, knowing that tennis is a game of unpredictability. “I’m bound to have matches that are intense battles and others that are easy wins. Predicting outcomes is futile,” she added.
Swiatek’s stellar performance since her breakthrough in 2022 has seen her on the receiving end of domination only on rare occasions. A recent example was her match against Jelena Ostapenko last month in Doha, where she faced a 6-3 6-1 defeat.
The Polish powerhouse is set to face Dayana Yastremska in the third round of the Indian Wells tournament. Their last encounter in Dubai saw Swiatek register a “bagel set”, beating the Ukrainian player with a 7-5 6-0 score.
In a nutshell, Iga Swiatek’s unwavering resolve and consistent performance make her a formidable opponent on the court. Her ability to maintain a dominant stance, matched with her tenacious attitude, sets her apart in the competitive world of professional tennis.
