Iga Swiatek announces split from coach Wim Fissette following Miami Open loss

Iga Swiatek took to social media on Monday to announce that she had parted ways with coach Wim Fissette, ending a two-year partnership following a second-round loss at the 2026 Miami Open.

“I’ve decided to take a different path,” wrote Swiatek. “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.”

Swiatek hired Fissette, a former coach of Grand Slam champions Kim Clijsters, Naomi Osaka, and Victoria Azarenka (among many others), back in 2024. Despite some inconsistencies, Swiatek nonetheless enjoyed great success under Fissette, including a maiden Wimbledon title last summer.

The former world No. 1 has endured an underwhelming start to the 2026 season, and is yet to pass the quarterfinal stage at any of her tournament appearances this year.

“Sometimes life and sport bring moments like this,” wrote Swiatek, who lost in three sets to follow Pole Magda Linette on Thursday. “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.

“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.”

In the immediate aftermath of her loss to Linette, Swiatek described her form as “the worst nightmare” but suggested she would only be making small, rather than big, changes in response to the defeat.

“You can’t do, like, one huge step and suddenly it’s not going to—there’s no magic solutions,” she said. “So, I guess you need to do it with small changes, but kind of consistently, and keep your discipline.”

Swiatek is likely to return to action at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, a tournament she has won twice.