Tennis is a game built out of different segments that allow players to perform on different fronts and make records. Different entities in the world of tennis come up to be exceptional and, therefore, etch records in their name. On top of the matter, legendary player Serena Williams gathered 25 world records in her portfolio before bidding farewell to her professional tennis career. However, time and talent challenge even the most immense records, a perfect example of which is laid by Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek.

Ranked at world number 2 currently, Iga Swiatek has been presenting wonders with her outrageous performance in the last two seasons. With several achievements down to her end, the tennis star once again surprised the fans by getting her name in the record book as she echoed the steps of tennis legend Serena Williams.

Iga Swiatek matches Serena Williams’ straight sets victory record

Through her overall career of greatness, Serena Williams received several accomplishments in her name. Making numerous records in her professional tennis journey, the legend’s portfolio stands to be untouchable. The year 2013 and 2014 was an extraordinary span for the American legend, as she surprised the world with over 20 victories in straight sets at the WTA 1000 tournaments, which brought another world record to her name. However, history is known to repeat itself and the Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek became the perfect example of it.

The years 2022 and 2023 brought several challenges to Iga Swiatek. Turning these challenges into opportunities, she presented an insane form, leading to countless victories and finally matching the footsteps of the legend, Serena Williams. The unbreakable form that the current world number two presented led to making her the first woman after Serena to gain more than 20 victories in straight sets, which undoubtedly made her a force to be reckoned with.

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As the world cheers up the Polish champion for her record-making performance, this achievement isn’t the only one that she has gained so far. The unbreakable form in these two years has rewarded her with other records as well.

Similar records achieved by Iga Swiatek

While the fans congratulated the tennis star Iga Swiatek for her maiden Grand Slam victory back in 2020 at the Roland Garros, her aspirations kept growing. With a consistent form throughout her journey since then, she topped the charts and secured the number one position in world rankings. Iga then played a record 100 matches while maintaining her world number 1 position, getting her name with legendary players like Serena Williams and Steffi Graf.

Iga Swiatek’s remarkable achievement in matching Serena Williams’ record of over 20 wins in straight sets in WTA-1000 tournaments is undoubtedly a major milestone in her overall career. While the world cheers and applauds the Polish star’s achievement, she looks forward to being consistent at the China Open.