Iga Swiatek’s coaching change has come as a surprise to many including members of the Tennis Podcast.
The 23-year-old has not featured on the WTA Tour since the US Open quarter-finals and her team will look different when she does make a return to action.
The World number one withdrew from the China Open due to personal reasons and is not playing at the Wuhan Open as she adjusts to the changes made within her team.
On October 4, Swiatek announced the end of her partnership with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, who she won four Grand Slam titles with.
Tennis pundit discusses Iga Swiatek splitting with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski
Iga Swiatek form somewhat dipped after winning her fourth French Open title in June.
She suffered another early exit from Wimbledon and claimed the bronze medal at the Olympic Games, despite being the heavy favourite for the gold medal.
After making the Cincinnati Open semi-finals she exited Flushing Meadows at the last eight stage, and decided it was time for a change.
The timing of the announcement was an interesting one, and many were left surprised by the decision, including The Tennis Podcast’s David Law.
