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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