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Iga Swiatek Defends Controversial Relationship with Psychologist

2/20/2026

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Iga Swiatek, the tennis star, faces controversy over her relationship with sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz in the 2026 season.
Critics Artur Sostaczko and Lechem Sidorem say she spends time with Abramowicz and should separate during training.
After a loss at the Qatar Open, Swiatek's father Tomasz defended them and urged critics to mind their own business.
Swiatek has worked with Abramowicz since 2019 and kept the partnership despite coaching changes.

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Iga Swiatek, the tennis star, faces controversy over her relationship with sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz in the 2026 season.
Critics Artur Sostaczko and Lechem Sidorem say she spends time with Abramowicz and should separate during training.
After a loss at the Qatar Open, Swiatek's father Tomasz defended them and urged critics to mind their own business.
Swiatek has worked with Abramowicz since 2019 and kept the partnership despite coaching changes.