How Kamil Majchrzak’s wife-turned-trainer Is fuelling his historic Wimbledon journey

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How Majchrzak’s wife-turned-trainer is fuelling his historic Wimbledon journey

The Pole is into the fourth round at a major for the first time

Kamil Majchrzak Kamil Majchrzak with his wife Marta at Wimbledon this year. By Sam Jacot

Kamil Majchrzak is enjoying the week of his life at Wimbledon, where he is into the fourth round at a major for the first time. Cheering him on courtside in south west London is Marta Majchrzak, who is not only the World No. 109’s wife but also his physiotherapist and fitness trainer.

“She’s everything in this team for me,” Majchrzak told ATPTour.com in London. “We do physiotherapy together sometimes, she helps me with fitness programs, monitors me when I need her. She can feed balls for me on the court. She’s a former player, and she’s doing an amazing job for me. She’s able to sacrifice herself 100 per cent for me.”

Their story began more than a decade ago when they began dating and the couple married in November 2022. Marta, a former junior tennis player herself, has transitioned into a vital role supporting Kamil on and off the court. When not traveling, she works with the Polish Tennis Association in their home country.

“She can’t travel with me all the year with her physio work at home but when she is with me, like this week, those weeks are fantastic. Regardless of results, she helps me be on Tour and be happy on Tour," Majchrzak said. "This life is demanding. I like having her next to me. Anytime she can come, I take her with me because I know it’ll be a great time. I am proud of achieving the results I do for the both of us.

“She gives me advice for on court, helps me physically, pushes me and I can practise with her as she can feed and hit. We have spent a lot of time together during the years, so it is nice to have her by my side.”

Kamil Majchrzak celebrates with his wife following his third-round Wimbledon win. Photo Credit: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty

Majchrzak’s Wimbledon campaign started on a challenging note. Facing former finalist Matteo Berrettini in the first round, and coming off three straight losses on grass, expectations were low. But the 29-year-old played with nothing to lose and everything to gain, advancing in five sets to earn his first win on the surface since 2022.

“I had a pretty difficult draw. I played against Matteo, one of the best grass court players in the world. I came on court with no expectation, just to show some good tennis and be competitive,” Majchrzak said. “Then we started and I was in a good position and my game grew during the match. I was getting more confident. Believing more and then I did it.”

The last time Majchrzak had reached the third round at a major prior to this week came at the US Open in 2019. However, the Pole backed up his big win against Berrettini with straight-set victories against Ethan Quinn and Arthur Rinderknech to advance to the fourth round at a major for the first time.

“It's a great achievement. It feels incredible. I'm super happy to be here,” Majchrzak said on his run. “I was really fighting last year and the beginning of this year to be in the main draw, to maybe avoid qualifying and to get back to this legendary and magical club. I managed to do it and here I am now, being in the fourth round. I look forward to competing in the best tournament in the world.”

Away from the grass courts, Majchrzak enjoys watching Manchester United and going for walks with his dog. They are the little moments that help balance the demands of the Tour and keep him grounded.

On Tour, Majchrzak is part of a tight-knit Polish group, sharing a special bond with countryman Hubert Hurkacz and former WTA World No. 1 Iga Swiatek.

Majchrzak is a year older than 2021 Wimbledon semi-finalist Hurkacz and has known the former Top 10 star since childhood.

“I have a very good relationship with Hurkacz,” Majchrzak said. “We’ve known each other almost forever. We played matches against each other when I was 12 and he was 11. We have a long history together. We competed in a very healthy way, motivating each other to push harder so we could both grow, not to sabotage but to support. Hubi is such a nice guy, the most professional person I know. I was and am very happy about his success.”

About Swiatek, he added: “Iga has an amazing personality. She’s a very nice person and an amazing tennis player, one of the best in the world over the past few years. From my perspective, she’s won everything, even if not literally. It’s inspiring to have both of them from my country. Like I said, with other Polish players, we’re like a group. We’re very connected, and we push each other to the limits. That’s how it works.”

Majchrzak won an ATP Challenger Tour title in Madrid earlier this year and is back in the Top 100 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings following his run in London. Currently at No. 79, four spots off his career high, the 29-year-old will next face Karen Khachanov for a place in the quarter-finals.

For Majchrzak, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

“I'm incredibly happy but I have more to come I think, I hope my story will keep going," the Pole concluded.

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