Iga Swiatek Splits with Coach Wim Fissette
By Richard Pagliaro | Monday, March 23, 2026
Photo credit: Getty for WTA Finals Facebook
Iga Swiatek’s Sunshine Double self-burn ends with a coaching change.
Former world No. 1 Swiatek has split with coach Wim Fissette.
The announcement comes days after Swiatek suffered a 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 loss to her compatriot Magda Linette—ending a run of 73 consecutive opening-match victories for Swiatek, a streak that dated back to 2021. Swiatek hired Fissette in October of 2024. He succeeded Tomaz Wiktorowski as Swiatek’s coach and encouraged her to assert her aggression more.
“After many months with my coach, I have decided to take a different path,” Swiatek said. “Wim, thank you for your time and for the lessons you have taught me. I wish you all the best.”
Working with Fissette, Swiatek stormed to the 2025 Wimbledon championship, sweeping 14 of 15 sets played including a dynamic double bagel victory over Amanda Anisimova in the final.
Swiatek followed her maiden Wimbledon crown capturing championships in Cincinnati and Seoul. However, since that Seoul triumph, Swiatek has failed to surpass quarterfinals in seven Tour-level events, including losing to Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open quarterfinals and bowing to Elina Svitolina on Stadium 2 in the Indian Wells quarterfinals.
“In 2018, I met Iga at the Wimbledon Champions Dinner after she won juniors. Seven years later, we won it together. A nice story,” Fissette wrote in an Instagram post about the pair’s parting. “We both wanted and worked for more but shared important moments and lessons. Iga, I now wish you good luck and success in what’s next. I’m sure you will have it.
“Of course, a kind thanks to Iga’s fans, especially the Polish community for the support. I met many of you in person and appreciate the true passion you have for the sport. I hope it only continues to grow in the country.”
In recent losses, Swiatek has struggled to tame her heavy topspin forehand, often changing racquets as if searching for the right tension to control the ball, while looking frustrated on court.
While former Wimbledon finalist Agnieszka Radwanska has been at Miami Open matches this week, it’s uncertain who Swiatek will hire as new coach.
It’s a crucial stretch of the season for Swiatek, who is defending semifinal points in Madrid and Roland Garros, finalist points in Bad Homburg and 2,000 ranking points for her Wimbledon title defense.
Swiatek: A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Swiatek posted the following on Facebook:
“Sometimes life and sport bring moments like this… Miami was challenging for me. I feel disappointment, bitterness and responsibility for my performance on the court of course. I’ve also learned a lot of important lessons and I think that’s very human.
“That being said, after many months of working together with my coach @fissettewim 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.
“Wim, thank you for this time and for the lessons I’ve learned thanks to you. I wish you all the best – both professionally and personally.
“The rest of my team remains unchanged. I know there are many questions, but I’ll let you know what’s next at the right time. I’m taking a moment to take care of myself, process this experience, and prepare for a new chapter. Simply, step by step, because as I often say – it’s a marathon, not a sprint.
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