Iga Swiatek Defends Her Team Amid Media Scrutiny
Earlier this year, Iga Swiatek, one of the biggest stars in tennis, found herself in an unusual position—not just battling opponents on the court, but also defending the very people who guide her career off it. Questions were raised about her team, especially her coach Wim Fissette and her long-time sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz. Some in the media even went as far as to call their roles into question, creating what Swiatek described as a “witch-hunt.”
At the time, Swiatek was still searching for her first singles title of the season, working to regain momentum after a suspension had temporarily derailed her rhythm. The scrutiny on her team came during a stretch where results didn’t reflect her usual dominance, and critics began to speculate whether those around her were part of the problem. But Swiatek made it very clear that she wasn’t about to let those doubts affect her loyalty or trust.
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She spoke firmly about Abramowicz, saying that Daria had been a constant source of support throughout her journey, someone she fully trusts and relies on. For Swiatek, her team isn’t something chosen by outsiders—it’s her decision, her circle, and she made sure everyone knew that. In her words, the so-called witch-hunt wasn’t helpful, it only created “additional, unnecessary pressure.”
When her coach, Wim Fissette, was criticized for her struggles, Swiatek again came to his defense. She pointed out that while the results weren’t always ideal, that didn’t mean her game or her coach had suddenly lost their value. Tennis is a sport full of highs and lows, and as she explained, sometimes results don’t reflect the actual progress being made behind the scenes. She emphasized that Fissette doesn’t step on court to play—his role is to guide, and she felt their work together was building toward something bigger.
She admitted that she had faced challenges not just on court but also in her personal life, and that period forced her to reframe the way she looked at herself as both an athlete and a person. Even so, she stressed that she felt she was constantly developing her tennis and continuing to grow under the guidance of her team. For her, this process of improvement was more important than any single disappointing result.
Fast forward to now, and her words have been backed up by her results. Swiatek has since captured Wimbledon, dominated at the Cincinnati Open, and opened her US Open campaign with a commanding win over Emiliana Arango—her 50th victory of the year. That milestone puts her in rare company, as the only woman to record 50 or more wins in each of the last four seasons.
So, what looked like a rough patch earlier in the year has instead turned into another chapter in her story of resilience. She stood by her team when it mattered, and together, they’ve shown why trust, patience, and belief often matter just as much as talent in the world of professional tennis.
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