MIAMI, FL – In a significant development for the world of women’s tennis, Iga Świątek, the No. 3 ranked player, has announced her separation from coach Wim Fissette. The decision comes after a second-round defeat at the Miami Open, marking an finish to their 18-month partnership.
The split, announced Monday morning, brings to a close a collaboration that saw Świątek achieve considerable success, including a Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2025. Fissette, a highly respected coach with a track record of success with multiple Grand Slam champions, joined Świątek’s team in October 2024, following her split with Tomasz Wiktorowski.
“Miami was challenging for me,” Świątek wrote on Instagram, as reported by multiple sources. “I feel disappointment, bitterness and responsibility for my performance on the court of course. I’ve as well learned a lot of important lessons and I think that’s exceptionally human. After many months of working together with my coach Wim Fissette, I’ve decided to take a different path. It was an intense time full of challenges and many important experiences. I’m grateful for his support, experience, and everything we achieved together — including one of my biggest dreams in sport.”
The decision follows a surprising loss to fellow Polish player Magda Linette in Miami, ending Świątek’s impressive streak of 73 consecutive opening-match wins dating back to 2021. The defeat clearly weighed on the 24-year-old, who admitted after the match that tennis felt “complicated” in her head.
During their time together, Fissette helped Świątek secure three WTA Tour titles: Wimbledon, the Cincinnati Open, and the Korea Open. He brought a wealth of experience to the team, having previously coached Kim Clijsters, Angelique Kerber, and Naomi Osaka to Grand Slam victories, as well as Simona Halep and Sabine Lisicki to major finals.
Fissette also acknowledged the end of their partnership in a social media post. “We both wanted and worked for more but shared important moments and lessons,” he wrote. “Iga, I now wish you good luck and success in what’s next. I’m sure you will have it.”
The timing of the split raises questions about Świątek’s preparations for the upcoming clay court season and the French Open, a tournament she won in 2020 and 2022. While Świątek’s core team will remain unchanged, the search for a recent coach will undoubtedly be a priority. The challenge will be finding someone who can build on the foundation laid by Fissette and help Świątek regain the consistency that defined her dominant run in 2024 and early 2025.
Świątek’s 2026 season has been marked by inconsistency, with no tournament results beyond the quarterfinal stage, aside from a United Cup team title win where she posted a 3-2 singles record. This downturn in form likely contributed to the hard decision to part ways with Fissette. The loss in Miami, particularly against a compatriot, appeared to be a tipping point.
The dynamic between player and coach is often a delicate one, and the decision to change direction is rarely easy. For Świątek, it’s a calculated risk aimed at reigniting her form and pursuing further Grand Slam success. The tennis world will be watching closely to see who she chooses to join her team and how this change impacts her performance in the months to come.
Świątek has not yet announced any immediate plans regarding a replacement coach. The focus now shifts to evaluating potential candidates and finding the right fit to guide her through the remainder of the season. The next few weeks will be crucial as she prepares for the challenges ahead on the clay courts of Europe.
What’s Next: Świątek is expected to announce her schedule for the clay court season in the coming days. Her next confirmed tournament appearance is currently unconfirmed, but she is widely expected to compete in the Madrid Open in late April.
Archysport will continue to provide updates on this developing story.
