World No. 3 Iga Swiatek splits with coach after just 18 months

World No. 3 Iga Swiatek has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette following last week's abrupt second-round exit at the Miami Open.

The 24-year-old tennis star announced the split on social media Monday, ending their partnership after an 18-month tenure highlighted by her sixth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last July.

Swiatek, who was eliminated by Polish compatriot (and World No. 50) Magda Linette in Miami last Thursday, said the rest of her team will remain in place. The loss snapped her streak of 73 consecutive opening-match wins.

"Sometimes life and sport bring moments like this," Swiatek posted on Instagram, translated from Polish. "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 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."

Swiatek worked with former coach Tomasz Wiktorowski for three years before hiring Fissette in October 2024.

Fissette, 46, of Belgium, previously coached Kim Clijsters, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka to Grand slam titles. He also worked with Simona Halep and Sabine Lisicki.

"We both wanted and worked for more but shared important moments and lessons," Fissette posted on Instagram. "Iga, I now wish you good luck and success in what's next. I'm sure you will have it."

Swiatek has won 25 career WTA Tour titles. 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