Iga Swiatek is on a mission—and Stuttgart may just be the next chapter in her clay court domination. The world No. 1 kicked off her 2025 campaign at the WTA 500 event with a statement win, overpowering Croatian qualifier Jana Fett 6-2, 6-2 in a blistering display of control and precision.
With this latest victory, Swiatek improves her Stuttgart record to an incredible 11 wins and just 1 loss—translating to a 92% win rate. That places her just behind Tracy Austin, a legend of the tournament who went 24-1 during her era and won four straight titles from 1978 to 1981, back when the event was played on indoor carpet rather than clay.
Now held on indoor clay since 2009, Stuttgart is Swiatek’s playground. Her dominance on this surface is unmatched in the current era. With four Roland Garros titles already to her name, the Polish powerhouse is building a legacy that draws comparisons with the greats—Martina Navratilova, Maria Sharapova, Kim Clijsters—all of whom made their mark on Stuttgart with multiple titles and elite performances.
Against Fett, Swiatek was nearly flawless—winning 70% of her first serve points and converting 5 of 14 break opportunities. The win isn’t just another checkmark; it’s a clear warning to the rest of the field: she’s locked in, and she’s coming for more.
As she advances to the quarterfinals, the tension builds—Swiatek could be on a collision course with Jelena Ostapenko, one of the few players who’s consistently challenged her. A potential showdown between the two would be must-watch tennis.
One thing’s clear: Iga Swiatek isn’t just winning matches—she’s chasing history.
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