Agnieszka Radwanska will be coached by Martina Navratilova, announces the WTA No. 6.

The 25-year-old will also keep working with regular coach Tomasz Wiktorowski. Radwanska described Navratilova as her "tennis idol," saying, "We are originally from a similar part of the world so we share an understanding."

The 18-time Grand Slam champion was quoted as saying, "I can't wait to get started on this new phase of my career and I am really excited. I was delighted when Agnieszka asked me if I would collaborate with Tomasz.

"I did not sleep very well last night, thinking about getting back into match mode and the competitions."

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Radwanska had previously said she would announce a former Grand Slam champion as her coach.