“It was simply a necessity” – Wiktorowski opens up on split with Swiatek

Tomasz Wiktorowski, the former coach of world No 1 Iga Swiatek, has opened up about the split between the two in an interview to Polish media outlet Przegląd Sportowy.

Swiatek and Wiktorowski announced earlier this month that they were going their separate ways after working together for three seasons.

During the interview, the 43-year-old coach, who had earlier worked with Agnieszka Radwanska, revealed that the decision was a well-thought one. “It was simply a necessity. We have never made sudden and, above all, ill-considered decisions,” Wiktorowski said as per Sports Illustrated.

“There have been a lot of speculations and insinuations… Definitely too much, considering that the message that was issued very precisely defines our decision. It is enough to read it with understanding, not with the intention of looking for sensation. Our end of cooperation was done with respect for both parties, and no fake news will change that,” Wiktorowski added.

In the interview, Wiktorowski also denied the stories that Daria Abramovich, the psychologist working with Swiatek, had a role to play in the split.

“I think that in general we had a very good relationship in the team. During three years of intensive cooperation, it is impossible to avoid difficult situations, but even then, we always found a way to reach an agreement and get back on track. Iga and everything related to the preparation of a player at the highest level have always been a priority for us.”

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