Iga Swiatek: Six-time major winner parts with coach Wim Fissette after early Miami Open exit
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Key Points:
- Six-time major winner Iga Swiatek has ended her coaching partnership with Wim Fissette following an early second-round loss at the Miami Open, marking her first opening match defeat in 74 WTA tournaments.
- Fissette joined Swiatek's team in October 2024 and helped her win Wimbledon and two other WTA titles, but Swiatek has struggled in 2026, failing to progress beyond quarter-finals in her first four events.
- Swiatek expressed disappointment and responsibility for her recent performances, citing confusion and complications in her game, and decided to take a different coaching path to regain clarity and confidence.
- Despite the coaching change, Swiatek will retain her existing support team, including psychologist Daria Abramowicz, physio Maciej Ryszczuk, and hitting partner Tomek Moczek, while seeking a new coach ahead of the Stuttgart Open in April.
- The decision to part ways with Fissette aims to reset Swiatek’s approach as she prepares to defend her French Open title and stabilize her on-court mentality and performance.
