Iga Swiatek overtook Coco Gauff to become World No. 2 in the latest WTA Rankings released on Tuesday, which will be used for the US Open 2025 draw.

Just two months ago, Iga Swiatek had slipped to No. 8 in the PIF WTA Rankings. She hadn’t won a title or reached a final in more than a year. Her once-iron grip on the No. 1 ranking had passed to Aryna Sabalenka,

With her win over Jasmine Paolini, Iga Swiatek has now racked up 11 WTA 1000 titles putting her second on the list since 2009, with only Serena Williams ahead of her. Serena Williams has racked up 13 titles at this level since 2009, the year the WTA first introduced the Premier Mandatory tier that later became known as WTA 1000 events.

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The forehand that grazed the sideline, the temple tap to her team, the sprint around the court. All of it pointed to a player in Iga Swiatek who is as composed as she is ruthless.

Iga Swiatek showcased her dominance, defeating Anna Kalinskaya 6-3, 6-4 to secure her spot in the semifinals at the Cincinnati Open 2025. With this victory, Swiatek inches closer to her first WTA 1000 final in 15 months and solidifies her path toward a fifth consecutive WTA Finals appearance.