Agnieszka Radwanska had an incredible career in Polish tennis, winning twenty WTA Tour singles titles over her thirteen years as a pro. She really changed the game for her country in the sport. She really made history by becoming the first Polish player to win a WTA singles title back in 2007. Then, in 2012, she hit a career-high ranking of world No. 2 and wrapped up that amazing season by finishing as the runner-up at Wimbledon.

She was the first Pole in the Open Era to make it to a Grand Slam singles final! After dealing with injuries, she decided to retire in 2018, leaving a legacy of excellence that set the Polish standard until Iga Swiatek came onto the scene.

In a surprising and heartwarming turn of events, the thirty-six-year-old Radwanska is gearing up to make her comeback to the professional tour. But she won’t be using a racket in any competitions. Instead, she’s taking on a coaching and mentoring role for her longtime friend and peer, Magda Linette. According to Punto de Break, this new chapter wasn’t really part of a set plan.

Radwanska mentioned, “I never thought I would go back on tour, training is not the same as playing. Luckily, Magda (Linette) and I have known each other for 25 years, so I just want to help her.”

The Pole reminisced about some moments with those she would later mentor, saying, “I remember we used to play together when we were 10-12, we were friends in the junior stage, but not too close either, since we both had our own trip. We have different personalities, different play styles, but we do enjoy the company with each other during the trip. Now we will finally be on the same side of the red.”

Linette, who’s ranked No. 55 in the world and has even made it to the semifinals of the Australian Open, is really excited about what’s to come in their partnership.

Her thoughts on the former WTA pro

Magda Linette has always looked up to Agnieszka Radwanska for her smart way of playing tennis. “Agnieszka will bring us a unique set of skills on the table, she is a player who was at the highest levels of the game, in addition to also having experiences as a coach in the real world,” she said.

She thinks that Radwanska’s strengths really hit on the areas where she wants to grow, especially when it comes to building points and handling those crucial moments in matches. Linette mentioned, “Her ability to understand the game, identify opportunities and communicate her emotions make her a very valuable asset to the team, so we can only be grateful.”

Radwanska is joining a trend where former WTA stars are coming back to the circuit as coaches, sharing their valuable experience with the next generation.