Iga Swiatek hires Rafael Nadal's former coach

Field Level Media|published: Thu 2nd April, 10:18 2026

Aug 13, 2017; Mason, OH, USA; Rafael Nadal (ESP) talks with Francisco Roig (right) on the practice court during the Western and Southern Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

World No. 4 Iga Swiatek has hired Rafael Nadal's longtime former coach Francisco Roig to replace Wim Fissette.

The six-time Grand Slam winner and 25-time WTA Tour titlist confirmed the hire Thursday on social media.

"Welcome to the team, Francisco!" Swiatek posted on her Instagram story. "Very excited for this new chapter."

Swiatek, 24, parted ways with Fissette on March 23 following her shocking opening-match loss to Polish compatriot Magda Linette at the Miami Open on March 20. Their 18-month partnership included a Wimbledon title last year.

Roig, 58, worked with fellow Spaniard Nadal from 2005-22 and also has coached Italy's Matteo Berrettini (2023-24) and former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu of Great Britain (2025-26).

Swiatek is next scheduled to compete at Germany's Stuttgart Tennis Grand Prix, which begins on April 11.

Swiatek has spent 125 weeks ranked No. 1. In addition to Wimbledon in 2025, her major championships include the 2022 U.S. Open and four wins at the French Open (2020, 2022-24).

--Field Level Media

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