Świątek “może osiągnąć o wiele więcej” w wielu aspektach, mówi były mistrz Wimbledonu.
Swiatek made her first appearance since the US Open at the WTA Finals. In the opening round, she began with an impressive comeback from 4-6, 0-3 down against the Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova.
That was followed by losing to the eventual champion, Coco Gauff, for just the second time in 13 meetings. Swiatek never found her best tennis during an uncharacteristically error-strewn performance.
Despite thrashing the alternate Daria Kasatkina in her final round-robin contest, Swiatek did not qualify for the semifinal. That made the Pole just the fourth woman in the last 20 years to win two round-robin matches at the WTA Finals but not qualify for the next stage.
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The season-ending tournament was Swiatek’s first with new coach Wim Fissette. She parted ways with long-time coach Tomasz Wiktorowski a few weeks after the US Open.
Fissette had two spells with Naomi Osaka, the most recent of which ended after this year’s US Open. The Belgian has also worked with several other players, including helping Angelique Kerber win the 2018 Wimbledon Championships.
Attempting to make adjustments to a game as formidable as Swiatek’s could be challenging. A balance must be found between not breaking what has worked for the four-time French Open while improving in other areas.
Speaking ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, where she is tournament director, Martinez said that while she likes Swiatek’s game, the 2022 US Open champion can improve areas such as her serve.
