Iga Swiatek’s Ex-Coach Boldly Shuts Down Rumors of Potential 1-Year Ban Amidst Split With the Polish Star
“She is the undisputed leader of this team. She left everything that was best of her, heart, character,” are the words Dawid Celt, Iga Swiatek‘s mentor used to describe the Polish star. Celt ex-pro stepped into the picture after Swiatek’s partnership with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski came to an end mysteriously. Although things appeared to be sorted for the Pole with Wim Fissette as the new mentor, rumors of her ex-coach facing a ban emerged on media platforms. As things escalated, he himself decided to step forward to tell the truth.
Tomasz Wiktorowski has addressed rumors about a clause in his contract with Iga Swiatek that could be a hindrance to his professional future. Fans and media speculated that he could not work with another player until autumn 2025 and this sparked confusion across the tennis community. The rumors originated from a recent episode of the podcast “The Talking Tennis,” where a journalist claimed that Wiktorowski’s contract required him to wait a full year after parting ways with Swiatek. According to the report, the clause also stated that only Swiatek herself could permit him to coach someone else earlier.
Wiktorowski publicly dismissed the rumors with a firm statement. When asked by the Polish daily “Fakt” about the reports, he stated, “This information is completely untrue.” His direct response leaves no room for further speculation about any limitations on his professional activities.
The existence of such a clause is highly unusual, not just in tennis but in any sport for that matter. Although football is a sport that sometimes imposes restrictions like banning loaned players from competing against their parent clubs, this type of contract rule is unheard of. It would have been a groundbreaking development in sports contracts if true, as it can influence how coaching relationships operate in the future. However, Swiatek’s team quickly denied the existence of such a clause and also assured fans that these reports were baseless.
