India, March 20 -- Iga Swiatek has recently found herself at the center of controversy following her one-month doping suspension last year. Now, the Polish tennis star is once again in the limelight, this time for troubling reasons.

Dariusz Nowicki, a well-regarded psychologist from Poland, recently shared his views with sport.interia, where he accused Swiatek and her sports psychologist, Daria Abramowicz, of lacking a professional relationship. This concern has been raised previously, with critics suggesting that their bond is overly friendly rather than appropriately professional. Recent incidents, including Swiatek's on-court outbursts during the Indian Wells tournament, have been attributed to this alleged unprofessional dynamic.

"This observation is valid. It comes from a player, who, while not an expert in coaching or sports psychology, likely has a keen understanding of the tennis environment and has experience working with psychologists. I believe this statement holds merit, as echoed by several tennis commentators who have used terms like confidante and mentor," he stated.

"Examining this relationship solely from a psychological perspective reveals a problematic dynamic, where the necessary professional boundaries between psychologist and client have been breached."

He elaborated further, stating, "In our professional practice, we must avoid forming such close relationships, as they can cloud our judgment. Most perceptual errors arise when emotions are involved, whether they are positive or negative, leading to inaccuracies in observation. Maintaining a certain psychological distance from the athlete, or the training team accompanying the athlete, is crucial."

It is essential for someone in this group to exhibit common sense and emotional self-regulation, with the psychologist ideally fulfilling this role. While coaches may express strong emotions during initial situations, a psychologist engaged in sports psychology should maintain a professional distance and refrain from becoming emotionally involved. This detachment is crucial for them to operate effectively within their professional scope, he emphasized.

Nowicki's comments were prompted by earlier statements made by Jerzy Janowicz. The former Polish player criticized Swiatek's psychologist, suggesting that her role extends beyond that of a friend. "I would prefer to refer to her as a friend rather than a psychologist. Most competent psychologists who work with elite athletes tend to remain discreet. Often, we are unaware of their presence," he stated in an interview with Sport.pl.

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