Iga Świątek has had an unsuccessful period. After winning at Roland Garros, she suffered painful defeats at Wimbledon, the tournament in Cincinnati and, above all, at the Olympic Games in Paris, where she “only” won a bronze medal. Shelf she believed that she would be able to achieve success in US Open. But she lost in the quarterfinals to Jessica Pegula and was eliminated from the competition. Shortly after that, she decided to end cooperation with the current trainer Tomasz Wiktorowski.
Świątek said directly about her relationship with Wiktorowski. “We have contact with each other”
The information was released online on October 4. “After three years of achieving the greatest successes in my career, coach Tomasz Wiktorowski and I decided to end our cooperation. I know that the coach wants to spend some time with his loved ones and rest after these intense years. Few people deserve at least a few months' vacation” – provided by Świątek.
Immediately, the media suggested that the reason for the breakup was the coach's alleged conflict with psychologist Daria Abramowicz. – There have been a lot of speculations and insinuations… Definitely too much, considering that the announcement that was issued defines our decision very precisely. The end of the cooperation was done with respect for both parties and no fake news will change that – Wiktorowski explained. Now the leader of the world ranking has also confirmed this.
– We have contact with each other, we even saw each other a few days ago. I feel that we have great respect for each other and wish each other well, she said in an interview with WP SportoweFakty.
Świątek admits. That's why she chose Wim Fissette
Wim Fissette became the new coach of Świątek on Thursday. We know why she chose him. – I took into account competence, extensive experience and personality. But of course, the vision of my tennis is also important to me. What is important to me is the way we talk and what kind of person Wim seems to be, because you spend a lot of time with the coach on tour. That's why these kinds of decisions are so important to me and why I devote a lot of time to them, she revealed.
The Belgian did not hide his joy with this move. He hopes that they will both improve and strive to fulfill their sports dreams. The goal, of course, is to maintain the leading position in the world ranking. – This is a stage where we will get to know each other and arrange our cooperation as best as possible for both parties. I will also get used to communicating with the coach in English, which will be new for me – concluded Iga, adding that now they are focusing on WTA Finalswhich are an absolute priority.