Tennis Rumor: Iga Swiatek’s Dissent Against Ex-Coach Becomes Reason for Split as Ex-Pro Opens Up on Potential Breakup Theory

Iga Swiatek‘s journey in tennis is a spellbinding tale of triumph, marked by four Grand Slam titles, a rise to World No. 1, and an unprecedented 37-match win streak in 2022. Even after such a rise, she shook the entire tennis world when she decided to part ways with her long-time coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski. But now, Lech Sidor shed light on this pivotal moment, revealing how Swiatek and her coach’s “frictions” could have led to their separation.

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Nearly a month ago, in a heartfelt Instagram post, Swiatek expressed deep gratitude to Tomasz Wiktorowski for his invaluable contributions to her success. Immediately, speculation arose about the true nature of the duo’s relationship. As more details emerged, the picture painted a less favorable portrait of the player-coach dynamic.

According to Sebastian Parfjanowicz of Przegląd Sportowy Onet, Świątek and Wiktorowski primarily interacted during training sessions and even chose to stay in separate hotels. Now, Lech Sidor, the tennis commentator and coach in the Eurosport Podcast, who previously coached Świątek during her junior years, has confirmed that tensions between the two were evident from the start of the season. I’m

Lech Sidor highlighted that Swiatek’s move to stand up for herself marked a significant turning point in her career. He stated, “We had the number 1 in the world who was starting to stand up to the coach. The first two years of cooperation with Wiktorowski were practically pure euphoria. It was going phenomenally. Matches were winning themselves. However,

this season some changes or crooked faces have already started. People who don’t know her don’t pay attention to it, and cracks in the image have started to appear. Up to a certain point, everything was fine. Later, some friction started.”

Despite the start of a new chapter with coach Fissette, speculation continues to swirl about Iga Swiatek’s relationship with her former coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski. However, Swiatek has dismissed these rumors, insisting that there is no ill-will between them.

Swiatek has taken the initiative to openly address the rumors surrounding her breakup from Tomasz Wiktorowski, hoping to put an end to any conjecture about their relationship. She explained to WP SportoweFakty, a Polish publication, “We are in touch, we even saw each other a few days ago. I feel that we have a lot of respect for each other and we wish each other well.”

Additionally, Wiktorowski addressed the allegations that surrounded his breakup with Iga Swiatek, saying he was annoyed by the untrue stories that have surfaced since their split. He added, “There has been a lot of speculation and insinuation… Definitely too much considering that the statement that was issued very precisely defines our decision. It is enough to read it with understanding, and not with the intention of looking for sensation.”

However, even now, she is surrounded by questions here and there. As Swiatek’s new partnership with Wim Fissette takes center stage, tennis legend Andy Roddick has weighed in with his trademark candidness, raising “big macro questions” about the road ahead.
Andy Roddick has questions for Iga Swiatek’s new coach

Andy Roddick discussed his thoughts on Wim Fissette’s hiring as Iga Swiatek’s new coach in the October 22 episode of the Served podcast. Roddick highlighted the challenging learning curve, saying, “It’s a good point on the new coach coming into it… Maybe it’s tougher because the player you’re dealing with is currently number one and has been the best player in tennis for the last four years, at scale. But going into a very established team that has had a lot of success, right?”

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Roddick further emphasized the difficulty of stepping into a coaching role mid-season, especially with a player as meticulous and talented as Iga Swiatek. “…The top of the mountain wedging yourself in there. Do you want to make a bunch of changes? Are you trying things out for the rest of the year? Are you? These are all these big macro questions is the fit? Have they already signed a deal for two years? Is this a thing they’re going to try through the rest? There’s a lot of this stuff that we don’t totally know yet,” he further added.

The WTA Finals, where Swiatek will participate under the tutelage of her new coach, Wim Fissette, will be her next test. As they navigate this high-stakes competition against the world’s best, all eyes will be on the pair to test their developing partnership. Fans eagerly anticipate how this new dynamic will unfold on one of the biggest stages in women’s tennis.