Daria Abramowicz
Daria Abramowicz | |
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| Born | October 10, 1987 Iława, Poland |
| Occupation(s) | Sports psychologist, mental coach |
| Known for | Supporting professional tennis player Iga Świątek |
Daria Abramowicz (born 10 October 1987) is a Polish expert in sports psychology, widely acknowledged for her role supporting professional tennis athlete Iga Świątek.
Career
Originating from the northern Polish town of Iława, Abramowicz was initially a successful junior sailor until an injury to her wrist at age 18 brought her sailing pursuits to a halt. After this setback, she transitioned into coaching sailors informally and established herself as a sports psychologist working with competitors in disciplines such as cycling, swimming, and chess. She pursued studies in sport and psychology at the and completed a master's degree in psychology at SWPS University in Warsaw in 2016.
Abramowicz is particularly noted for her partnership with tennis player Iga Świątek. In February 2019, when Świątek was 17 years old and ranked just inside the top 150 on the WTA Tour, Abramowicz was brought on board as a mental coach. Following her observation of Świątek during the 2019 Hungarian Ladies Open, Abramowicz became part of her traveling entourage, concentrating on promoting balanced routines, setting achievable goals, and managing stress effectively. As reported by The New York Times, Abramowicz's involvement with Świątek is more intensive than what is typical for mental coaches in tennis. After Świątek’s landmark victory at the 2020 French Open, she attributed a significant portion of her enhanced self-assurance to Abramowicz’s guidance.