NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Virat Kohli
    Rohit Sharma
    Novak Djokovic
    Indian Cricket Team
    Rishabh Pant
    Rafael Nadal
    Hardik Pandya
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / Sports News / Iga Swiatek named WTA Player of the Year: Key stats
    Sports

    Iga Swiatek named WTA Player of the Year: Key stats

    Iga Swiatek named WTA Player of the Year: Key stats
    Written by Parth Dhall
    Dec 13, 2022, 01:48 pm 3 min read
    Iga Swiatek named WTA Player of the Year: Key stats
    Swiatek had a record-breaking 37-match winning run in 2022

    Poland's Iga Swiatek has been named the WTA Player of the Year. She was awarded the title for the first time after retaining her top spot in the WTA Rankings throughout the season. Swiatek won the French Open and the US Open in what was a record-breaking season for her. Meanwhile, David Witt won the WTA Coach of the Year award.

    Why does this story matter?

    • Swiatek won eight titles in 2022, having earlier sealed six straight honors in a 37-match winning run.
    • She started her dominating run of form by winning the Qatar Open.
    • She claimed the Indian Wells title, dropping three sets in total.
    • The Miami Open and Stuttgart Open followed suit.
    • Swiatek then claimed the Italian Open, French Open, US Open, and San Diego Open.

    Swiatek broke these records

    Swiatek finished the season with a win-loss record of 67-9. She had earlier equaled Angelique Kerber's record for the most WTA Tour victories in the past six years (63 in 2016). As per WTA, the three-time Grand Slam winner now has the most wins in a single season (including WTA Tour events and Billie Jean King Cup play) since Serena Williams' 78 in 2013.

    Swiatek's rise to the top

    Swiatek rose to the top of the WTA Rankings after Ashleigh Barty announced a sudden retirement. After claiming the top spot, Swiatek won her second major Grand Slam at the French Open. She followed it up with a historic US Open title in September. As a result, Swiatek became the first woman with two Slam titles in a season since Kerber in 2016.

    Over 250 days as top-ranked player

    On December 10, Swiatek completed 250 days at the top of the WTA Rankings. She clinched five titles, played six finals, and registered 41 wins in this period. Her tally included 11 top-10 wins. Swiatek had a win percentage of 87.20.

    More feats of Swiatek

    By winning 37 matches, Swiatek matched the record of Martina Hingis (as many in 1997). This 37-match winning streak is the longest since Stefanie Graf won 66 consecutive matches between 1989 and 1990. Notably, Swiatek remained unbeaten for 135 days. She became the first-ever player to win the first three WTA 1000 events of a season (Italian Open, Miami Open, and Indian Wells).

    WTA Coach of the Year

    As stated, David Witt claimed the WTA Coach of the Year award. Jessica Pegula, a 28-year-old American who rose to a career-best number three the during 2022 season, emerged under his guidance. Pegula also won the Guadalajara Open and reached her first WTA 1000 final at the Madrid Open. She also reached the WTA Finals in singles and doubles (with Coco Gauff).

    A look at other awards

    Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova won the WTA Doubles Team of the Year award. Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia is the WTA Most Improved Player of the Year. China's Qinwen Zheng is the WTA Newcomer of the Year, having climbed over 100 spots (rankings). Germany's Tatjana Maria is the WTA Comeback Player of the Year, while Ons Jabeur was handed the Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship award.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Latest
    French Open
    Tennis
    US Open
    WTA Tour

    Latest

    Delhi Police files case over pro-Khilastan protest in London Delhi Police
    Amritpal Singh may escape through Nepal, border on high alert Nepal
    Skyscraper-sized asteroid to cross between Earth and Moon's orbit tomorrow Asteroid
    Android Auto explained: How to connect and use key features Android Auto

    French Open

    Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: Decoding their stats Tennis
    Novak Djokovic extends lead over Nadal, Federer in 'Big Titles' Novak Djokovic
    Lorenzo Musetti wins Hamburg Open: Decoding his career stats Hamburg
    Rafael Nadal pulls out of 2022 Wimbledon semi-final Tennis

    Tennis

    Elena Rybakina wins the 2023 Indian Wells title: Key stats Aryna Sabalenka
    Rafael Nadal to play Monte-Carlo Masters: Decoding his stats Rafael Nadal
    Here's why Novak Djokovic has pulled out of Indian Wells Novak Djokovic
    World Tennis Day: Here's why you should play tennis daily Health & Wellness

    US Open

    Decoding Carlos Alcaraz's numbers after returning from injury Carlos Alcaraz
    Emma Raducanu hires Sebastian Sachs as new coach: Details here Emma Raducanu
    'I am not retired,' Serena Williams drops hints of comeback Serena Williams
    Korea Open, Emma Raducanu reaches last eight: Key stats Emma Raducanu

    WTA Tour

    Aryna Sabalenka faces maiden defeat in 2023: Decoding her stats  Australian Open
    Sania Mirza concludes her illustrious tennis career: Decoding her achievements Sania Mirza
    Iga Swiatek beats Jessica Pegula, wins 2023 Qatar Open: Stats Iga Swiatek
    Qatar Open 2023, Belinda Bencic reaches quarters: Key stats Belinda Bencic

    Love Sports News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    Sports Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023