"She always wants to improve" - Barbara Rittner on Iga Swiatek

Iga Swiatek’s decision to part ways with her long-time coach and instead work with Tomasz Wiktorowski shows that she is “always looking to improve and take the next step" according to Barbara Rittner.

The world No. 1 brought on Wiktorowski late last year, having been previously with Piotr Sierzputowski, who coached her during her 2020 French Open win. Speaking about the decision, Barbara Rittner said:

“The decision was interesting. Things were going really well, even with her young coach for many years. I think it's impressive that she made that decision at the age of 19 - after so much success. She is always looking to improve and take the next step."

She further added:

“It's impressive how excellently and explosively she moves. She is the most agile and best player at the moment - powerful in her movement, but still with total ease. She almost doesn't let herself be pushed off the baseline and always tries to take the ball as it rises. She recognises the situation for this incredibly early. She has an unbelievable combination of physical conditions and this insane anticipation."