Upper Deck Announces Trading Card Deal with Tennis Talent Iga Świątek
Sports collectibles leader enters an agreement with international tennis star following
2023 WTA Final Championship win
CARLSBAD, CA (Nov. 20, 2023) –
Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in entertainment and sports collectibles,
is proud to announce a multi-year contract with recent WTA Finals winner and number
one ranked Polish professional tennis player, Iga Świątek. To mark the announcement
Upper Deck is releasing Świątek’s first-ever Upper Deck trading card, a Game Dated
Moment from her most recent Championship win. Under the agreement, Upper Deck will
be producing collectibles featuring Świątek’s image and autograph.
“We’re thrilled to add Iga Świątek to our roster of talented female tennis athletes,
which has over the years featured a variety of female tennis leaders” said Jason
Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “Iga Świątek has shown tremendous passion for
her sport on and off the tennis court, and we’re excited to highlight her profound
career while honoring her young leap to tennis stardom in each piece of her collection.”
Iga Świątek continues to assert dominance on the tennis court with her most recent
straight-set victory in the 2023 WTA Finals, ranking her as No. 1 in the world and
adding to her 16 previous WTA tour-level titles. She had held the No. 1 spot in
women’s singles for 76 weeks straight, establishing herself as a reputable force
in this highly competitive sport. Notably, Świątek is a four-time Major singles
champion after winning the French Open in 2020, 2022, and 2023, along with the US
Open in 2022. She represents her home country as the first player to win a Major
singles title in Polish tennis history and was recently named the Polish Sports
Personality of the Year. Świątek's impressive all-court playing style and career-defining
moments continue to establish her mark in the world-renowned game as she was listed
as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World this year.
"I feel honored to have my key moments in my tennis career marked in history on
these premium trading cards," said Świątek. "I can't wait for fans and collectors
to share in this exciting journey through my tennis legacy."
Świątek will join the Upper Deck roster with her inaugural Upper Deck 2023 Game
Dated Moments card which highlights her recent 2023 WTA Final Championship win.
Fans can purchase the cards directly on Upper Deck e-Pack and look for rare silver
and gold parallels of this newly anticipated card along with a chase photo variant.
Collectors can also expect to see Świątek featured in additional Upper Deck products
including 2023 Goodwin Champions and 2023 Skybox Metal Universe Champions, which
can be purchased at a nearby Hobby Shop
or on UpperDeckStore.com as well
as Upper Deck Authenticated memorabilia.
About Upper Deck
Upper Deck is a global entertainment company creating trading cards, memorabilia, collectibles,
games, and online platforms that deliver the experiences collectors crave. Upper Deck has set
the unmatched industry standard for quality, authenticity, and innovation and continues to bring
generations of fans closer to their favorite athletes and characters with unique and authentic
sports and entertainment product offerings, as well as its digital trading ecosystem. The
company prides itself on creating collectibles that produce invaluable experiences for sports and
entertainment's most dedicated and loyal fans, with a goal to deliver excellence to the
community across the most coveted properties as a means to develop memorable moments for
collectors of all kinds.
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