Iga Świątek splits with Wim Fissette after 18 months, 1 Wimbledon title and up-and-down changes
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Iga Świątek and coach Wim Fissette have ended their 18-month partnership following an inconsistent start to 2026, despite winning Wimbledon, the Cincinnati Open, and the Korea Open together.
- Świątek's attempt to remodel her game under Fissette led to mixed results, including a second-round loss at the Miami Open that snapped her 73-match opening win streak and left her feeling deeply disappointed.
- Fissette, who has coached several Grand Slam champions, expressed gratitude for their time together but acknowledged they aimed for more, while Świątek plans to take time to reflect and prepare for a new chapter.
- The coaching dynamic was complicated by tensions within Świątek's team, including with her long-term psychologist, and challenges with her serve have increased pressure on her baseline game.
- Świątek is set to begin her clay-court season at the Stuttgart Open in mid-April, with questions remaining about how her next coaching move will address key areas like her serve to regain consistency and success.
