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Iga Swiatek defeated Magdalena Frech at the Wuhan Open, securing her 149th career win at the WTA 1000 level and surpassing Serena Williams' record of 148.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Iga Swiatek has surpassed Serena Williams on the all-time list for match wins at WTA 1000 tournaments. The Polish tennis player achieved the milestone on Wednesday, October 14, by defeating Magdalena Frech 6-2, 6-1 at the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open. The victory marked Swiatek’s 149th win at the WTA 1000 level, moving her past Williams, who finished her career with 148 wins in the category since its introduction in 2009.
Swiatek, the six-time Grand Slam champion, began her second-round match against her compatriot Frech slowly. She lost her serve early and fell behind 0-2. However, she quickly regained control, winning six consecutive games to take the first set 6-2. In the second set, Swiatek won the first four games before Frech managed to score, resulting in a 6-1 set victory for Swiatek.
The win advanced Swiatek to the round of 16, where she is scheduled to face either Ashlyn Krueger or Lanlana Tararudee. Swiatek is seeded No. 7 in the tournament and is in the same quarter of the draw as top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka.
With this victory, Swiatek holds sole possession of seventh place on the all-time list for WTA 1000 wins. According to UA.News, which cited Interia Sport, the current leaders in this category are:
The WTA 1000 tournament format was introduced in 2009. Swiatek has won 12 titles at this level, compared to 10 for Azarenka and 11 for Sabalenka.
Following the match, Swiatek commented on her performance and her opponent. "We know each other pretty well. I just wanted to focus on being consistent and playing as good as possible. She’s running to every ball always… Sometimes using the power of the opponent. I wanted to not play too crazy but stay solid. I’m happy I did that," Swiatek said.
She also acknowledged the support from the spectators: "Thank you guys for coming and watching. I really appreciate the support. You guys are amazing. See you next day."
This milestone highlights Swiatek’s consistency and longevity at the highest level of women's tennis. The victory also marked her 40th win of the 2026 season, extending her streak to five consecutive years with at least 40 victories. Surpassing Serena Williams, a dominant figure in tennis history, places Swiatek among the most successful players in the modern era of the WTA 1000 series.
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