Iga Świątek earns historic 60‑win streak for fourth year at Wuhan Open

When Iga Świątek, a Polish professional tennis player crushed Marie Bouzková 6‑1, 6‑1 at the Wuhan Open on October 9, 2025, she learned she’d just become the first woman of this century to rack up 60 or more wins in four straight seasons. That’s not just a number – it’s a consistency miracle that could reshape how we think about dominance on the WTA tour.

Why the 60‑win streak matters

The milestone was announced during the post‑match press conference by tournament officials, who referenced the Wuhan OpenWuhan, China. At just 23, Świątek already sits at World No. 2 with an Elo rating north of 6,700, but this achievement adds a layer of statistical longevity rarely seen in the modern game.

To put it in perspective, the last women to string together four consecutive 60‑win seasons were Martina Hingis (1997‑2001) and Lindsay Davenport (1998‑2001). Neither of them managed to do it in the era of power‑driven baselines and deeper draws that Świątek faces today.

Match breakdown and stats

On the court, Świątek’s performance was almost textbook. She logged 35 winners against just 23 unforced errors and dominated the net, winning eight of the nine points she approached. By contrast, Bouzková managed only three winners and seven unforced errors. The match lasted exactly 1 hour and 19 minutes at the Optics Valley International Tennis Center, underscoring how efficiently Świątek dispatches opponents when she’s firing on all cylinders.

Beyond this single contest, the win marked Świątek’s 60th victory of the 2025 season and the 100th straight‑sets triumph in her career – a tally that puts her second only to Serena Williams in the modern era (Williams’ straight‑set win percentage sits at .665, while Świątek’s is .654).

Comparisons with past greats

When analysts line up Świątek next to legends, a few key parallels emerge. Her 31‑match opening‑round winning streak at WTA‑1000 events trails only Hingis’ 40‑match run that began in 1990. And while Serena and Venus Williams both eclipsed 60 wins in a single year, neither managed a four‑year run like Świątek’s current stretch.

According to the International Tennis Federation, she’s also the first player – male or female – to notch 60+ wins in each calendar year from 2022 through 2025. That’s a data point that will sit in record books for a long time.

Reactions from the tour and officials

“This is one of the most significant consistency milestones in modern women’s tennis history,” said Sarah Taylor, tournament director and senior official of the Women’s Tennis Association. She added that the statistic highlights Świątek’s ability to stay healthy and competitive across surfaces, a challenge that even the toughest veterans struggle with.

Świątek herself seemed modest. “It’s not something I would expect, but I just try to focus on developing and just working every day to play as well as possible,” she told reporters. When asked about goal‑setting, she shrugged, “I don’t set goals like semifinal or whatever – I just take it step by step.”

What lies ahead for Świątek

With the Wuhan Open still in its early rounds, Świątek now looks toward a third‑round clash with 18‑year‑old Russian prodigy Mirra Andreeva on Friday, October 11. Andreeva made headlines earlier this year by becoming the youngest winner of a WTA‑1000 title in Dubai and later adding Indian Wells to her résumé. The contrast between Świątek’s seasoned consistency and Andreeva’s raw talent makes for a compelling narrative.

Beyond Wuhan, the calendar holds another 1,000‑point event in Madrid and the season‑ending WTA Finals in Cancun, where Świątek could cement her place among the decade’s elite.

Historical context of consistency in women’s tennis

Consistency has often been the unsung hero behind headline‑grabbing Grand Slam victories. Look at Chris Evert’s 1,309‑match winning streak on clay or Martina Navratilova’s 74‑match indoor run – numbers that speak to durability as much as brilliance.

Świątek’s achievement adds a new chapter to that legacy, especially given the physical demands of today’s game: longer rallies, heavier rackets, and an increasingly global travel schedule that taxes even the toughest bodies.

• First woman this century with 60+ wins in four straight years (2022‑2025).
• 100 straight‑set victories in 153 matches; .654 straight‑set win %.
• 31 consecutive opening‑round wins at WTA‑1000 events.
• Career prize money now exceeds $32 million.
• Upcoming third‑round opponent: Mirra Andreeva, age 18.