Iga Świątek is set to become world No 1 in women’s tennis, replacing Ashleigh Barty. Photo: @iga.swiatek/Instagram
Iga Świątek is set to replace Ash Barty, but what else do we know about her? The next No 1 women’s tennis player idolises Rafael Nadal and is already a millionaire at age 20
- The 20-year-old Polish tennis player will replace Ashleigh Barty’s world No 1 ranking in April, following the unexpected announcement of the Aussie player’s retirement in March
- Świątek comes from an athletic family, with her Olympic rower father Tomasz Świątek encouraging her career, and she already has endorsements with brands like Rolex and Toyota
Iga Świątek is set to become world No 1 in women’s tennis, replacing Ashleigh Barty. Photo: @iga.swiatek/Instagram