Iga Swiatek’s Closeness With Psychologist Becomes Unheard Reason Behind Her Coaching Split, Per Renowned Journalist

Iga Swiatek‘s shocking coaching split has left fans wondering what’s next. The highly successful partnership between the WTA star and Tomasz Wiktorowski concluded after the former bagged four Grand Slam titles, among other accolades, under the Polish coach’s tutelage. With updates on hiring a suitable replacement still lacking, a French journalist has reflected on the potential reason behind the Pole’s surprising decision.

Let’s not kid ourselves—the competitiveness of the WTA Tour isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. While players’ stress can be managed off-court, gaining better insight into improving mental fortitude always takes priority. (Drumroll)—enter mental coaches. These individuals are exclusively equipped to guide athletes in better compartmentalizing high-octane emotions when competing on the circuit. Noting their monumental contributions to the sporting world, journalist Remi Bourrieres showered high praise upon Swiatek’s mental coach.

Talking to ‘Sport.pl’ for an interview, Bourrieres highlighted key details surrounding Swiatek’s psychologist, Daria Abramovich. Later, the Frenchman outlined Abramovich’s pivotal role in the Pole’s training, suggesting that the duo’s constructive chemistry could have caused the World No. 1 to drift away from Tomasz Wiktorowski as a coach. For those unaware, the young talent has often relied on her psychologist’s expertise. Notably, her former coach also emphasized the importance of mental wellness and recovery during their partnership.

He said, “Daria Abramovich has a good image in France, where she is perceived solely as a mental coach. In France, we have a growing admiration for good mental coaches, because we know that this is an area where French tennis players need to improve. Perhaps her role has grown a lot in recent months and maybe this has started to weigh on Tomasz. I have seen quite a few interviews with Daria in the French media, less with Tomasz.”

However, the Pole bid adieu to her ex-coach with full honors. The duo parted ways amicably, with Swiatek heaping praise upon Wiktorowski’s efforts and guidance during their fruitful journey.

Iga Swiatek credits former coach Tomasz Wiktorowski for guiding her to glory

Polish superstar Iga Swiatek ended her successful run with Tomasz Wiktorowski merely a fortnight ago. While experts like Barbara Schett validated the Pole’s decision, lamenting over Swiatek’s underwhelming results outside of the French Open, the World No. 1 paid her dues to Wiktorowski in full.

Hoping to tribute to his endeavors with her and voicing the Polish coach’s role behind her impressive feats, the five-time Major winner took to social media and announced their split saying: “Coach Wiktorowski joined my team for 3 seasons when I strongly needed changes and a fresh approach to my game. His experience, analytical and strategic attitude, and enormous knowledge about tennis helped us to achieve things I’ve never dreamed of only a few months after we started working together.”

Next up, the Pole No. 1 will look to commence her WTA Finals campaign in Abu Dhabi. Having skipped the Asian hardcourt swing, Swiatek will likely seek a fresh face to add to her coaching team. For now, Wiktorowski is the only change made to her training camp—she retains psychologist Abramovich and sparring partner Tomasz Moczek.