Iga Swiatek, the reigning world No. 1 in women’s tennis, has come under scrutiny following her recent performances at Wimbledon and the US Open, where she was described as “one-dimensional” by former world No. 7, Barbara emphasizes that Swiatek needs to adopt a different perspective and strategy to elevate her game further, noting a lack of development in her playing style over the past few years.
At just 23 years old, Swiatek has decided to skip the Wuhan Open as she seeks a new coach, indicating that discussions with international (non-Polish) coaches are already in progress. She expressed her readiness for the next stage in her career, promising to keep her fans updated on her decision regarding a new coach.
has praised Swiatek’s proactive approach to reshaping her team, arguing that her performances on grass and hard courts have lacked variety. Despite her dominance on clay—where she clinched three titles this year at the Madrid Open, Italian Open, and French Open—Swiatek faced setbacks in her hard court season, exiting Wimbledon in the third round and the US Open in the quarter-finals.
This week, Swiatek surprised many by announcing her split from coach after three fruitful years together. Under Wiktorowsk’s guidance, she achieved remarkable success, including three French Open titles and 16 WTA Tour singles championships, while also spending 123 weeks at the top of the WTA rankings.
The decision to part ways with highlights Swiatek’s commitment to refining her game as she aims for greater achievements on the international stage. As she embarks on this new chapter, her ability to adapt and grow will be crucial in maintaining her status as one of the sport’s elite players.
