World No. 3 Iga Swiatek has parted methods with coach Wim Fissette following final week’s abrupt second-round exit on the Miami Open.
The 24-year-old tennis star introduced the cut up on social media Monday, ending their partnership after an 18-month tenure highlighted by her sixth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon final July.
Swiatek, who was eradicated by Polish compatriot (and World No. 50) Magda Linette in Miami final Thursday, mentioned the remainder of her workforce will stay in place. The loss snapped her streak of 73 consecutive opening-match wins.
“Generally life and sport convey moments like this,” Swiatek posted on Instagram, translated from Polish. “Miami was difficult for me. I really feel disappointment, bitterness and accountability for my efficiency on the courtroom in fact. I’ve additionally discovered loads of necessary classes and I feel that is very human.
“That being mentioned, after many months of working along with my coach Wim Fissette, I’ve determined to take a unique path. It was an intense time stuffed with challenges and lots of necessary experiences. I am grateful for his assist, expertise, and all the things we achieved collectively — together with one in all my largest goals in sport.”
Swiatek labored with former coach Tomasz Wiktorowski for 3 years earlier than hiring Fissette in October 2024.
Fissette, 46, of Belgium, beforehand coached Kim Clijsters, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka to Grand slam titles. He additionally labored with Simona Halep and Sabine Lisicki.
“We each needed and labored for extra however shared necessary moments and classes,” Fissette posted on Instagram. “Iga, I now want you good luck and success in what’s subsequent. I am positive you should have it.”
Swiatek has received 25 profession WTA Tour titles. Along with Wimbledon in 2025, her main championships embody the 2022 U.S. Open and 4 wins on the French Open (2020, 2022-24).
–Subject Degree Media
