Iga Świątek offered support by Polish wrestler Roman Wrocławski

Iga Świątek’s recent struggles have sparked debate about her mental preparation, with the Polish tennis star dropping from third to eighth in the WTA rankings. Now, former wrestling champion Roman Wrocławski has stepped forward with an unconventional solution: he wants to replace her psychologist with a 'demagogue'-and he’s volunteering for the role himself.

What did Wrocławski propose?

Wrocławski, a former world wrestling champion and self-described fan of Świątek, reached out to Interia.pl to offer his help. He argues that the current team structure, including a psychologist, is holding her back. 'Iga, you already know everything,' he said. 'You’ve won tournaments in a row. Why reinvent the wheel?' Instead, he suggests a more inspirational approach, claiming that her love for tennis is fading due to over-analysis.

Why does he criticize the psychologist’s role?

The wrestler believes psychologists should only play a 'supporting role' in sports teams, with the coach making all key decisions. 'In my day, we had psychologists too, but they didn’t lead,' he said. 'I’m ready to take responsibility: the psychologist’s position should be eliminated, at least temporarily.' His proposed replacement? A 'demagogue'-someone who can motivate and inspire rather than analyze.

What’s next for Iga Świątek?

Świątek’s team has yet to respond to Wrocławski’s offer. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old continues to work on her game, with her next tournament expected to test whether a change in mental preparation could make a difference. For now, fans and critics alike will be watching to see if she can reclaim her top form.