Iga Świątek defends psychologist Daria Abramowicz ahead of Wimbledon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:06 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Iga Świątek, the world No. 3, publicly defended her psychologist, Daria Abramowicz, in response to criticism about her role in Świątek's team. Speaking ahead of her title defense at Wimbledon, Świątek emphasized that Abramowicz's support has been vital for her emotional and cognitive development since they began working together in 2019. The Polish player is seeking to improve her season after disappointing results, including a fourth-round loss at the French Open and an early exit at the Bad Homburg Open. She credits Abramowicz with guiding her through significant challenges, including a doping controversy in 2024. Świątek is set to begin her Wimbledon campaign against Taylor Townsend.
- •Świątek supports Abramowicz amid social media criticism.
- •She prepares for Wimbledon after a tough start to 2026.
- •Criticism stems from her recent performance decline.
- •Świątek has faced challenges in her career, including a doping issue.
- •Her first match at Wimbledon is against Taylor Townsend.
- 7:06 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Was Super Insecure’ – Iga Świątek Rejects Criticism of Psychologist Daria Abramowicz With Firm Defense
"Iga Świątek has come to the staunch defense of her psychologist, Daria Abramowicz, dismissing all criticism surrounding her role in the team. The Pole firmly explained why she considers Abramowicz’s presence integral to her setup ahead of her highly anticipated title defense at Wimbledon.
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