Swiatek Returns to No. 2 with 11th WTA 1000 Title Before US Open

Iga Swiatek has made a strong comeback in women's tennis, reclaiming the No. 2 ranking and demonstrating elite form ahead of the 2025 U.S. Open. After a challenging period marked by a drop to No. 8 and over a year without titles or finals appearances, Swiatek secured two recent titles, including a commanding 6-0, 6-0 victory at Wimbledon and a hard-court WTA Masters 1000 win in Cincinnati without dropping a set. These achievements have reestablished her as a dominant player on all surfaces, with six major titles to her name and only the Australian Open left to complete a career Grand Slam. Her consistent performance was highlighted by her 11th WTA Masters 1000 title, second only to Serena Williams since 2009, and praise from Lindsay Davenport who noted she plays like a No. 1 regardless of ranking. Alongside Swiatek's rise, other players like Jasmine Paolini and Veronika Kudermetova are climbing the rankings, indicating a dynamic competitive field. Swiatek's mental toughness and freedom on court signal she is poised to contend strongly at the upcoming U.S. Open.