‘It Becomes National Drama’– Iga Swiatek’s Ex-Coach Minces No Words As He Defends Her Time Off With Apt Aryna Sabalenka Ex…see more

It Becomes National Drama’– Iga Swiatek’s Ex-Coach Minces No Words As He Defends Her Time Off With Apt Aryna Sabalenka Example

“Due to personal matters, I’m forced to withdraw from the China Open in Beijing,” Iga Swiatek revealed in a statement. But was this really surprising? Swiatek has repeatedly complained about the demanding schedule. While everyone would have loved to see her on the court, she still needs to look after her health to prevent future issues like burnout. In fact, this season can be dedicated to just two WTA players, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka. They dominated the season despite surprises in the form of Qinwen Zheng and Barbora Krejčíková. While Swiatek established herself as an indestructible force, fans consider Sabalenka as the counter.

However, after a successful yet tiring schedule, when Swiatek opted for rest and skipped the tournament to recover, criticism poured in. Now, her ex-coach, Paweł Ostrowski, has come out to defend her.

During an interview with Interia Sports, Ostrowski, narrated fans’ views while defending Swiatek’s move to rest. He said, “We have all become accustomed to the fact that Świątek is indestructible, that she is a machine from Raszyn, and she is only a human being. Let’s recall how intense the first half of the season was for her, and then the Olympics. We all know how much they cost her physically and mentally.”

Ostrowski emphasized remembering the first half of the season, as the World No.1 dominated since the beginning. An R3 loss in the Australian Open, followed by wins at the Qatar Open, Indian Wells, Madrid Open, Italian Open, and French Open marked Swiatek’s 2024 season. This was followed by an Olympic bronze medal. The journey was not easy for the Pole but like her ex-coach said:

At some point, the body starts to give signals that it needs to slow down. Micro-injuries appear, which can develop into something more serious. And it is not only Iga who does this, let’s take Aryna Sabalenka for example. When her rivals take breaks, it does not impress anyone in Poland, and when Iga needs a breather, it immediately becomes a national drama.”

The Belarusian star has followed a similar path as Swiatek since the start of the season. Sabalenka claimed the Australian Open title, before making a premature exit at the Grass Swing due to shoulder injury. Her absence was certainly felt in the circuit, as many tennis fans were left devoid of an epic clash in the form of Sabalenka vs Swiatek.

However, in Poland, the national star has been on the receiving end when she takes a step back for a breather. Despite everything, the country has other matters to look at as it was affected by a natural calamity—floods— almost two weeks ago. The tennis player took to her social media to encourage the people of Poland.

Moreover, Swiatek is not the only tennis star who has focused on the necessity of resting and recovering after an exhausting stretch in the circuit. Carlos Alcaraz too has stepped back a few times to recover. And the latest support for a less demanding calendar and more rest came from Andy Murray’s ex-coach.