Speculation Surrounding Iga Swiatek’s Relationship with Psychologist
During the 2025 US Open, a comment made by a British commentator sparked speculation regarding the nature of Iga Swiatek’s relationship with her psychologist, Daria Abramowicz. Given that the 24-year-old tennis star has worked with Abramowicz since she was 17, their connection has received considerable attention due to its perceived significance in Swiatek’s remarkable success.
Concerns Over Professional Boundaries
Many in the sports community have raised eyebrows about the closeness implied by Abramowicz’s ongoing presence at matches—an unusual practice for sports psychologists, who typically are not present at every event involving the athletes they support.
Rumors emerged following the abrupt exit of Swiatek’s coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski, in October 2024, suggesting a fallout due to concerns over Abramowicz’s influence. However, Wiktorowski later stated that Abramowicz was not the reason for his departure.
US Open Performance
In her match against Ekaterina Alexandrova during the fourth round of the US Open, Swiatek showcased her skills with a convincing 6-3, 6-1 victory, setting the stage for a highly anticipated rematch with Amanda Anisimova, whom she defeated in the 2025 Wimbledon final.
Commentary and Social Media Reaction
The incident that stirred the rumors occurred when the Eurosport broadcaster referred to Abramowicz in a way that suggested she plays a dual role, labeling her as Swiatek’s “sports psychologist and life partner.” This choice of words ignited speculation on social media, as the term “life partner” could imply a deeper connection beyond a professional relationship.
However, there has been no corroboration from either Swiatek or Abramowicz about any romantic ties.
Upcoming Matches and Challenges
As Swiatek prepares to face Anisimova again, memories of their previous Wimbledon encounter linger, where Swiatek won decisively 6-0, 6-0, thanks to Anisimova’s inability to manage the pressure in the moment. The rematch presents an opportunity for Anisimova to redeem herself on her home turf, and should she succeed, Swiatek will likely encounter either Naomi Osaka or Karolina Muchova in the following round—both confrontations promising to be exhilarating given the players’ past competitive history.
Swiatek’s previous victories over Osaka and Muchova were marked by tense, gripping rallies, with Osaka previously defeating her in the 2024 French Open and Muchova being the only player to take a set off Swiatek in a Grand Slam final.
Media Scrutiny and Personal Challenges
Swiatek, currently ranked No. 3 in the WTA, has had her share of challenging questions in press conferences, recently leading her to react sharply to an inquiry that questioned her hairstyle choices. As the tournament progresses, it remains to be seen how she balances the pressures of competition with the nuances of personal media narratives.
