.Before 2025, the last time a WTA World No. 1 lost to three different American players in a Grand Slam season was all the way back in 1982 — over four decades ago. That year, legendary American players like Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, and Andrea Jaeger were dominating the women’s tour, and their combined strength was enough to take down the top-ranked player multiple times across the Grand Slam calendar.
Fast forward to 2025, and history has repeated itself in stunning fashion. The current WTA No. 1, Iga Świątek, has fallen to three different American women at three different majors — a rare and remarkable occurrence in the modern era. The American players who managed to defeat her include Danielle Collins, Coco Gauff, and Emma Navarro — each showcasing their unique style, grit, and determination on the biggest stages in tennis.
This turn of events highlights not just a surprising vulnerability from the dominant Pole, but also a significant resurgence of American women’s tennis at the elite level. It’s a testament to the depth and power of the U.S. talent pool — players who are no longer intimidated by rankings or reputations.
The fact that such a feat hasn’t occurred since 1982 speaks volumes about its rarity. Świątek’s consistency over the years has been almost unmatched, but this season has shown that the playing field is leveling — and the Americans are leading the charge.
Whether this signals a passing of the torch or simply a temporary disruption in Świątek’s dominance, one thing is clear: American women’s tennis is alive and thriving, and the world No. 1 is no longer untouchable at the majors.