New York, 11 September 2022 –Rolex Testimonee Iga Świątek triumphed at the 2022 US Open, securing the women’s singles crown and bringing to a close two weeks of thrilling tennis. This victory at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center marks the Pole’s third Grand Slam^® singles title.

Throughout the competition, Iga Świątek navigated the high bounce of the ball and fast pace of play with impressive accuracy, timing and consistency. Galvanized by the energy of the passionate New York crowds, Iga Świątek used all her experience, resolve and determination to capture the final Grand Slam^® tournament of the season. Lifting the coveted trophy at the end of the fortnight will live long in her memory as she confirmed her status as one of the sport’s finest talents.

The US Open trophy is a remarkable seventh trophy for Iga Świątek so far in 2022 and her second Grand Slam^® singles title of the year. Having dominated on the clay of Roland-Garros, the World No. 1 has demonstrated her outstanding skill and all-round game by conquering two opposing surfaces.

With this victory, Iga Świątek joins an esteemed group of Rolex Testimonees to have been crowned in the Big Apple, including 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu as well as Angelique Kerber and Sloane Stephens, who won the tournament in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

Following her triumph on Saturday, Iga Świątek, said:

“Coming back from winning a Grand Slam^® [in Roland-Garros] is always tricky so I needed to stay composed and focused on the goals. This tournament was really challenging. It’s New York, it’s loud, it’s so crazy. I’m so proud that I could handle it mentally.”

 
This year’s tournament saw fellow Testimonee Caroline Garcia continue her strong season and reach the US Open women’s singles semi-final, whilst fellow Testimonee and 18-year-old Coco Gauff built on her impressive 2022 by reaching the quarter-finals.