Who is Iga Swiatek’s father? All about Tomasz Świątek

Iga Swiatek impressed fans at the Korea Open with a dominant victory against Sorana Cirstea. But her post-match words stole even more attention. The World No. 2 spoke about her father, Tomasz Swiatek, and his special Olympic past in Seoul.

Iga Swiatek’s powerful win over Sorana Cirstea

Swiatek showed why she remains one of the most consistent players in women’s tennis. She beat Romanian star Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 6-2 in just 90 minutes.

From the very first game, Swiatek took control with her strong forehand. She broke Cirstea’s serve early and never looked back. The second set was even more one-sided. Swiatek converted break points with ease and extended her head-to-head record against Cirstea to 5-0.

Who is Iga Swiatek’s father?

After her win, Swiatek revealed that her father, Tomasz Swiatek, was once an Olympian. He competed as a professional rower for Poland during the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Iga said growing up, she heard many stories about her dad’s Olympic journey. Now, playing in the same city, she felt it was a “full-circle” moment.

“So, I’m happy to explore this city. He always talked about being here as a great adventure. I play a different sport, but we’re both connected through the Olympic venue,” Swiatek shared in her interview.

A family story beyond tennis

The 23-year-old star also hinted that her father might join her in Seoul next year. Fans loved the idea of seeing the Olympic rower and the tennis champion together in the same city.

With 24 WTA singles titles and over $42 million in career earnings, Swiatek has already made history in tennis. But this week, her focus was not just on trophies. It was about honouring her father’s legacy and connecting her success with his Olympic past.

For Swiatek, the Korea Open is now more than a tournament. It has become a moment where family history meets sporting glory.