Swiatek splits from coach after Miami exit

Six-time major winner Iga Swiatek has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette following her early exit from the Miami Open. Fissette joined Swiatek's team in October 2024 and helped her claim a first Wimbledon title in July. The 24-year-old added two more WTA Tour titles - at Seoul and Cincinnati - while working with the Belgian last year.

However, she has had a poor start to the season and failed to advance past the quarter-finals at all four of the tournaments she has played at in 2026. Swiatek was knocked out in the second round of the Miami Open on Thursday when she was stunned by her Polish compatriot and world number 50 Magda Linette. It was the first time in 74 tournaments that Swiatek, who received a first-round bye, had lost her opening match in a WTA Tour event.

"Miami was challenging for me. I feel disappointment, bitterness and responsibility for my performance on the court of course," the world number three said on Instagram on Monday. "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. " Swiatek's career Grand Slam bid falls flat against Rybakina 'Who would have expected that? ' - Swiatek triumphs on grass With the trophy tucked under one arm and a microphone held with the other, Swiatek's first act as Wimbledon champion was hailing Fissette's input.