Fibak voiced hope that Świątek would quickly resume regular play and achieve success at the WTA Finals tournament in Riyadh in early November.
In an interview with public broadcaster Polish Radio, Fibak said that, in his opinion, the results from the past few months were not satisfactory for Świątek, Wiktorowski, the team or the fans of the world's top-ranked female player.
"Iga is fighting, but she has lost the consistency she once had," Fibak said, adding that the breakup with the coach had been "in the air."
He said he hopes it will lead to some positive outcome.
According to Fibak, after three intense years, Wiktorowski deserved a break because the life of a professional tennis player or coach may seem enjoyable from the outside, but in reality, it lacks connections with one's loved ones, something he said Wiktorowski "greatly missed."
Świątek won four Grand Slam titles and an Olympic bronze medal under Wiktorowski. In the coming weeks, she plans to find a new coach from abroad, as she is ready for the next step in her career.
In the meantime, Świątek has withdrawn from the WTA 1000 tournament in Wuhan and the entire autumn season in Asia due to fatigue and personal reasons, which means she hasn't played since September 5.
Former Polish tennis player, businessman and art collector Wojciech Fibak at the opening of an exhibition at the Fibak Gallery in Warsaw. Photo: PAP/Radek Pietruszka
Wojciech Fibak, a former professional tennis player from Poland, is not only known for his notable success in winning several ATP singles and doubles titles but also for his endeavors as a businessman, art collector and patron of the arts.
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