MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek introduced Monday that she has parted methods together with her coach after a surprising first-round exit on the Miami Open.
In a put up on Instagram, the world quantity three introduced her cut up from Wim Fissett, with whom she has labored since 2024 and with whom she received her first Wimbledon title final yr.
“I’ve determined to take a special path,” mentioned Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion.
“I’m grateful for his help, his expertise, and every little thing we now have achieved collectively, together with one in all my greatest goals in sports activities.”
The 24-year-old from Poland misplaced in three units to world No. 50 Magda Lynette in Miami final week. The loss ended Swiatek’s 73-game profitable streak in tour openers.
“Miami was a problem for me, and naturally I am disenchanted in my efficiency on the court docket, and I really feel annoyed and accountable,” she mentioned.
Swiatek mentioned there aren’t any modifications to the remainder of the staff.
“I do know you’ve got numerous questions, however on the applicable time I want to let you already know the next: I’m taking a while to deal with myself, course of this expertise, and put together for a brand new chapter,” she mentioned.
Fissette has labored with a protracted listing of prime athletes together with Naomi Osaka, Kim Clijsters and Victoria Azarenka.
