Boris Becker issued a stark warning regarding Iga Swiatek's career, stating that “something needs to change dramatically” for the Polish tennis player to regain her status as a winner. The former world number one harshly criticized Swiatek's recent performance, which saw her eliminated at Wimbledon by young prospect Alex Eala, bringing an end to her title defense at the All England Club.
Swiatek, who has previously held the top spot in the world rankings, has failed to progress beyond the quarter-finals in any of the four Grand Slams contested since she claimed her sixth major title at Wimbledon last year. The 25-year-old has not reached a final since winning the Korea Open in September 2025, having faced a series of recent struggles that culminated in the departure of her former coach, Wim Fissette, following her early exit in Miami.
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Since then, the Polish player has been working with Francisco Roig, former coach of Rafael Nadal, but the results continue to fall short of expectations. With a record of 11 wins and 6 losses since Roig's arrival, Swiatek suffered an elimination in the fourth round of the French Open, matching her worst performance in that clay court competition, where she is a four-time champion.
During a conversation on the Becker Petkovic podcast with former world number 9 Andrea Petkovic, Boris Becker did not hold back criticism of the player's current phase: “I think about who disappointed at Wimbledon; if we talk about who should have gone further among the women, I would say Iga Swiatek, because I’ve seen her play much better.” The German went on to emphasize the need for deep reflection: “She needs to understand where she is now. As a Wimbledon champion and former world number one, it simply isn’t enough anymore. Something has to change.”
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Becker also highlighted the instability in the player's coaching staff and the ongoing presence of her psychologist, suggesting that “it’s good to pull the plug and think seriously about everything.” While acknowledging that Swiatek is still at the peak of her career, the former champion warns of the urgency for change: “She is young, she is in the middle of her career — far from finished — but something has to change dramatically for her to get back on the path to victories.”
The former tennis player concluded with an analysis of the current state of women's tennis, noting that “women's tennis hasn’t changed much since she was winning major tournaments. So, something isn’t right at the moment.” Becker's words send a clear warning: Swiatek is facing a critical moment and must redefine her trajectory to shine again at the top of world tennis.
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