World No. 1 Iga Swiatek Parts Ways With Coach Tomasz Wiktorowski After 3 Years

World number one Iga Swiatek is on the hunt for a new coach after deciding to part ways with Tomasz Wiktorowski, with whom she has worked for three successful years. Wiktorowski joined her team in 2022, a pivotal time that saw Swiatek secure four more Grand Slam titles and hold the number one ranking for 123 weeks, becoming the first Polish player to achieve this feat. Their collaboration began after Swiatek had already notched her first Grand Slam, culminating in five Grand Slam triumphs overall with Wiktorowski, including three consecutive French Opens. This is prepared by SSP.

Swiatek explained in an Instagram post that this mutually agreed split comes at a strategic moment, as she has not competed since the US Open quarter-finals. She also opted out of the China Open and Korea Open due to personal matters and fatigue, expressing that this juncture is an opportunity for Wiktorowski to spend more time at home and rest after relentless travel.

The Polish tennis star conveyed her gratitude for Wiktorowski's influence, citing his analytical mind, strategic planning, and comprehensive knowledge of tennis, which significantly contributed to her meteoric rise and success. Their primary goal was achieved when Swiatek became the world's top player, a vision first verbalized by Wiktorowski.

Now looking beyond her borders, Swiatek is in initial discussions with potential international coaches to continue her career progression. She envisions this as the right time for acclimating to a non-Polish coach. She plans to take a few weeks to finalize her decision as she prepares for the next step in her tennis journey. Swiatek concluded her announcement with heartfelt thanks to Wiktorowski and best wishes for his future, hoping he enjoys well-deserved downtime with his family and loved ones.