World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is currently navigating a turbulent period in her career, but has provided few details about the challenges she’s facing. Initially expected to return at the Wuhan Open after withdrawing from Beijing for mysterious personal reasons, Swiatek has now decided to skip Wuhan as well. In addition to her absence from the court, she has made a significant move by ending her partnership with long-time coach Tomasz Wiktorowski.
Under Wiktorowski’s guidance, Swiatek achieved extraordinary success, winning four of her five Grand Slam titles and ascending to the top of the WTA rankings. Together, they orchestrated the longest winning streak on the WTA Tour in the 21st century, with Swiatek claiming 37 consecutive victories in 2022. During their time together, Swiatek also captured 19 of her 22 career titles and earned an Olympic bronze medal in Paris.
Swiatek announced the split with Wiktorowski in a social media post, describing the decision as mutual and amicable. She expressed deep gratitude to her entire support team, including fitness coach Maciej Ryszczuk and psychologist Daria Abramowicz.
“Coach, THANK YOU, I wish you all the best,” Swiatek wrote. “I…
