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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, stated the remainder of her group will stay in place. The loss snapped her streak of 73 consecutive opening-match wins.
‘Sometimes life and sport carry moments like this,’ Swiatek posted on Instagram, translated from Polish. ‘Miami was difficult for me. I really feel disappointment, bitterness and duty for my efficiency on the courtroom after all. I’ve additionally realized lots of essential classes and I believe that is very human.
‘That being stated, after many months of working along with my coach Wim Fissette, I’ve determined to take a special path. It was an intense time stuffed with challenges and plenty of essential experiences. I’m grateful for his help, expertise, and every part we achieved collectively — together with one in every of my greatest 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 essential moments and classes,’ Fissette posted on Instagram. ‘Iga, I now want you good luck and success in what’s subsequent. I’m positive you’ll have it.’
Swiatek has received 25 profession WTA Tour titles. In addition to Wimbledon in 2025, her main championships embrace the 2022 U.S. Open and 4 wins on the French Open (2020, 2022-24).
–Field Level Media