The world was taken by surprise a couple of weeks ago when Iga Swiatek announced the end of her partnership with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski after three successful years together. This marked the conclusion of one of the most fruitful relationships in tennis, with the coach helping Swiatek win 4 Grand Slams and reach world number 1.
In the aftermath of the announcement, Wiktorowski broke his silence and addressed the separation. He emphasized that the decision was not influenced by anyone, including Swiatek’s psychologist, Daria Abramowicz. According to Wiktorowski, the team always had Swiatek’s best interests at heart and maintained a positive working environment. He stated, “I believe that overall, we had a very good relationship within the team. During three years of intense cooperation, it is impossible to avoid difficult situations, but even then, we always found a way to reach an agreement and clarify things. Our priority has always been Iga and everything related to preparing a player at the highest level.”
The question that lingers is whether the end of this partnership was an abrupt decision or a thoughtful one. Swiatek is now on the lookout for a new coach as she enters a new phase in her career. Despite the surprising nature of the announcement, both Swiatek and Wiktorowski seem to be handling the situation with grace and professionalism.