Swiatek announces split from coach Fissette following Miami disaster

After more than 500 days of working together and one Grand Slam title, world number three Iga Swiatek has confirmed she has split from her coach. Wim Fissette had been advising the Pole since October 2024, but a string of disappointing results - especially her early exit in Miami - led to the end of their partnership. The rest of her team will continue as before.

"Sometimes life and sport bring moments like this... Miami was tough for me. I feel disappointed, let down, of course there’s a sense of frustration and responsibility for what happened on court.

"But I’ve also drawn a lot of important conclusions that I’m taking with me, and I think that’s only human. At the same time, after many months of working together with coach Wim Fissette, I’ve decided to go my own way," wrote Iga Swiatek on Instagram.

Poland’s top tennis player thanked Fissette for the intense work that influenced her playing style, as well as for helping her achieve her dream of winning Wimbledon. She also confirmed that the rest of her team will remain unchanged.

"I know there are a lot of questions, but I’ll let you know what’s next when the time is right. For now, I’m giving myself a moment to take care of myself, process this experience, and get ready for a new chapter. Step by step, because as I often say - it’s a marathon, not a sprint," she continued.

Swiatek and Fissette began working together - announced on October 17th, 2024 - during a difficult period following her suspension after a banned substance was detected. Under his guidance, she made some technical adjustments, which brought mixed results.

She lost her dominance on clay, but reached her first grass-court final in Bad Homburg and then claimed her maiden Wimbledon title. However, the 2025 season as a whole was not her best - besides the London trophy, she won only one WTA 1000 event (Cincinnati), and her record against top-ranked opponents turned clearly negative.

The Belgian coach also commented on the split. "In 2018, I met Iga at the Wimbledon Champions’ Dinner after her junior title. Seven years later, we won it together. A beautiful story.

"We both wanted to achieve more and worked hard for it, but we shared important moments and learned valuable lessons. Iga, I wish you the best of luck and success in your next challenges. I’m sure you’ll achieve them," he wrote in a brief statement.

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