Tennis trainer Patrick Mouratoglou discusses his latest separation with athlete Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka's New Coach Brings Promising Results in Canadian Open
Naomi Osaka, currently ranked No. 49, is experiencing a resurgence in her season with her best run in the Canadian Open. This promising performance comes after she parted ways with her previous coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, and started working with Tomasz Wiktorowski in July 2025.
Wiktorowski, a highly accomplished coach, has a significant track record, particularly during his time with Iga Swiatek from 2021 until October 2024. Under Wiktorowski's guidance, Swiatek won an impressive three Grand Slam titles and rose to world No. 1. He has also coached Agnieszka Radwańska from 2011 to 2018, helping her reach a Wimbledon final and attain a world No. 2 ranking.
Osaka's partnership with Wiktorowski started off strongly, with her reaching the WTA 1000 quarter-final in Montreal for the first time in 19 months. Osaka has praised Wiktorowski's coaching style, finding it direct, helpful, and even incorporating unexpected humor. This has helped her feel confident and focused.
Mouratoglou, who expressed support for Osaka's performance in the Canadian Open, has moved on to focus on other players. He does not consider himself solely a mental coach but also a coach in technical and physical aspects. Mouratoglou released a book called "Champion Mindset" focusing on the mental approach to tennis and life.
Osaka's goal is to continue her current run in the Canadian Open, aiming for the semifinals and finals. She will face Elina Svitolina on Tuesday night for a spot in the semifinals.
Osaka's recent success is a step towards her ultimate goals of winning major titles and securing a top 10 ranking. However, she also values health and happiness as forms of success. The partnership with Wiktorowski seems to be a promising step in achieving these goals.
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Tennis coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, who guided Iga Swiatek to three Grand Slam titles and a world No. 1 ranking, is credited for Naomi Osaka's strong resurgence in the Canadian Open, where she is aiming for the semifinals and finals. Despite parting ways with Patrick Mouratoglou, Osaka's new sports coach has demonstrated successful strategies in both technical and mental aspects of the game.
