Steffi Graf

<p>Iga Swiatek's rise to the top of the world-rankings has been nothing short of astonishing.</p><p>The Pole was only 15 when she turned pro in 2016, and then came through qualifying to win her maiden title on her professional debut. </p><p>She broke into the top-100 in 2019 aged only 17.</p><p>Swiatek is the Queen of Clay. She's won three of the past four Roland-Garros crowns, and also won the 2022 US Open.</p><p>With her first Roland-Garros victory in 2020, Swiatek announced her arrival on the world stage. At No.54, she was the lowest-ranked champion in the history of the WTA rankings, and the youngest champ since Rafael Nadal in 2005.</p><p>Swiatek inherited the world No.1 ranking after Ash Barty's retirement, and she would hold it for the next 75 weeks – the third-longest streak at the for a player in their first stint.</p><p>She's got 17 WTA titles to her name to go with her four slams.</p><p>Given she's still only 22, there is little doubt Swiatek will finish her career significantly further up this list.</p> — 21

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