Swiatek splits with coach Fissette after Miami Open upset

World number three Iga Swiatek has ended her coaching partnership with Wim Fissette, ​she said on Monday, following a disappointing ‌start to the season that culminated in a shock early exit at the Miami Open.
The 24-year-old, ​who hired the Belgian in October ​2024, said she had decided to take ⁠a different path after a 17-month stint ​that included her maiden Wimbledon title last year. However, Thursday's ​loss to world number 50 and Polish compatriot Magda Linette at the Miami Open proved a turning point ​for the six-times Grand Slam winner.Miami was ​challenging for me. I feel disappointment, bitterness and responsibility ‌for ⁠my performance on the court," Swiatek wrote in a social media post. "I’m grateful for (Fissette's) support, experience, and everything we achieved together—including one ​of my ​biggest dreams ⁠in sport."
Under Fissette’s guidance, Swiatek adapted her game to faster surfaces, ​winning titles in Cincinnati and Seoul in addition to ​her ⁠2025 triumph on the London grass.Fissette, who has previously coached major champions including Kim Clijsters ⁠and ​Naomi Osaka, said on ​Instagram that both he and Swiatek had "wanted and worked for ​more".