In a bold and headline-grabbing prediction, Serena Williams’ former coach has dropped a tennis bombshell: Iga Swiatek is on the fast track to end the year as World No. 1 — leapfrogging both Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff in the process. And according to him, “It will happen sooner than later.”
This high-stakes forecast is making waves across the tennis world, not just for the star power involved, but for what it signals: the return of Swiatek’s dominance. After a rollercoaster season filled with dramatic wins, surprise losses, and fiery rivalries, the 23-year-old Polish powerhouse is apparently not done yet. In fact, if this coach is right — she’s just getting started.
“Iga is in a rhythm now,” he said in a recent interview. “Her confidence is growing with every match. She’s got the mentality of a champion, and once that clicks, there’s no stopping her.” He went on to say that while Sabalenka and Gauff are elite competitors, Swiatek’s consistency, physical fitness, and mental game are about to take her past both of them—and soon.
The tennis world has taken notice. Swiatek recently delivered commanding performances on clay and hard courts alike, proving that her 2022 dominance wasn’t a fluke. Meanwhile, Sabalenka has struggled with form in key moments, and Gauff—while spectacular and rapidly improving—has yet to match Swiatek’s sustained success over the full season.
Tennis Twitter, naturally, exploded. “Iga is coming for that crown,” one fan posted. Another wrote, “If Serena’s coach is saying it, you know it’s real.” Debates flared, with fans fiercely defending their favorites, but one thing was clear: the race for year-end No. 1 is far from over, and Swiatek has thrown down the gauntlet.
What adds more intrigue to this prediction is the source. Serena’s ex-coach isn’t just anyone—he’s someone who’s seen greatness up close. He knows what it takes to dominate an era. And if he sees that in Swiatek now, tennis fans better buckle up.
Whether she finishes as No. 1 or not, one thing is certain: Iga Swiatek is locked in, fired up, and playing some of her best tennis yet. And if the former Williams coach is right, Sabalenka and Gauff better brace themselves—because the Iga era might be roaring back sooner than we all expected.
