World number one Iga Swiatek splits from coach Tomasz Wiktorowski after three years

Tennis world number one Iga Swiatek has parted ways with her coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski, she announced on Friday (4 October).

The Paris 2024 bronze medallist announced that she and her Polish compatriot had mutually agreed to split after three years of working together, in which she became the top ranked female tennis player in the world and won four Grand Slams.

Swiatek said in a statement via Instagram, “After 3 years of the greatest achievements in my career, together with my coach Tomasz Wiktorowski we decided to part ways. I want to start with a big thank you and appreciating our work together.

“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.”

“Coach, THANK YOU, I wish you all the best. I know that you would like to rest after these 3 years of hard work and traveling a lot and spend some well deserved time with your loved ones and I hope you'll get what you need.”

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