“She can claim another 50 titles”: Ex-Kyrgios coach sets sky-high bar for Iga Swiatek’s career tally

Iga Swiatek’s triumph at the Korea Open this weekend marked the 25th title of her career and her third trophy of 2025, following earlier victories at Wimbledon and Cincinnati. With the season still ongoing, the Polish star has once again underlined why she is considered one of the dominant forces in women’s tennis. Now, former Nick Kyrgios' coach, Simon Rea believes that Swiatek’s ceiling is far higher than many may imagine, suggesting she could double, even triple her current tally in the years ahead.

The 24-year-old has already built a résumé that rivals some of the sport’s all-time greats, especially considering her age. The six-time Grand Slam champion, a former world No. 1 and current world No. 2, has shown that her dominance is not confined to clay. For Rea, that versatility is key to imagining how far she could go in the next decade.

Her ability to transition from the red dirt to grass and hard courts has been a defining storyline of the past two years. Winning Wimbledon in 2025 was a milestone many thought would come later in her career, given the challenges she had shown on grass in the past. Instead, she swept past her opposition in London, proving that her evolving game could handle any test. Rea believes that this adaptability is what positions her to dominate well into her thirties.

While other players in her generation are still searching for consistency, the world No. 2 has managed to keep a steady winning pace. This, combined with her mentality and work ethic, is why experts like Rea are not afraid to project historic numbers for her career. For him, what she has achieved so far is only the beginning.

Simon Rea, who once guided Nick Kyrgios through parts of his career, was unequivocal in his praise for the Polish champion. “I think she can claim another 50 titles,” he said in Tennis Australia podcast. “It’s easy to sit here and throw the number out. The remarkable part is looking at some of the numbers around those great champions of our sport and how many titles they’ve collected over the journey.”

For Rea, the challenge lies not in imagining the possibilities but in the day-to-day grind required to make them reality. “That’s the hard part, getting to work and fulfilling the 50,” he explained. “But I think she could average five titles a year for the next decade. I can comfortably see that.”

Swiatek’s dominance on clay has never been in question, with four Roland Garros trophies already on her shelf. Yet, Rea points to her growing confidence on faster surfaces as a sign that the next stage of her career could be even more impressive. “She’s such a force on the clay courts. And I think we are seeing her improve on the faster surfaces, I reckon she’s a better version this year on faster hard courts than she was 12, 24 months ago, for sure,” he said.

That evolution, according to Rea, makes the prospect of averaging five titles a year realistic. “She’s continuing to improve, to evolve her game. I reckon she can average five titles a year, and that’s not easy to do for the next decade. I reckon she can get to mid-70s and beyond.”

While the Korea Open title further enhances her aura, attention is already turning to the Australian Open early next season. Rea believes that her Wimbledon triumph this summer proved she can adapt to the most unlikely surfaces for her game — and that Melbourne could be next on her list of conquests. “If she can win at Wimbledon, she can win at Melbourne Park for sure,” he insisted.

He tempers expectations slightly, acknowledging that the 24-year-old star may not be the outright favorite in Australia just yet. “I wouldn’t have her favorite, going in right now, but I’d have her in the top handful. I would’ve said that Wimbledon would be the Slam that would challenge her the most, so to be as dominant as she was on that day against [Amanda] Anisimova, if she can conquer Wimbledon, she can conquer the blue hard courts at Melbourne Park.”

If the six-time major champion can indeed sustain the pace of five titles a year, she could end her career with a tally in the mid-70s, a mark that would place her alongside some of the greatest names in tennis history. While no prediction is guaranteed, Rea’s words highlight the belief within the tennis community that Swiatek is still only scratching the surface of her potential.

Her Korea Open victory may have been a smaller title compared to Wimbledon, but it was another signal of her hunger and consistency. For a player who thrives on continual growth, the years ahead promise plenty more silverware — and perhaps the fulfillment of Rea’s bold vision.