World No. 3 tennis player parts ways with coach after shocking loss at Miami Open 2026

World No. 3 female tennis player Iga Swiatek announces termination of cooperation with coach Wim Fissette, concluding a two-year relationship following a second-round defeat at Miami Open 2026.

"It is time for me to choose a different path," Swiatek wrote. "It was a challenging period but also one filled with significant experiences. I am grateful for the support, the lessons, and all that we achieved together, including one of my biggest dreams in sports."

The Polish tennis player also expressed gratitude to her coach: "Wim, thank you for the time and the lessons I received. I wish you all the best in your career and life."

Swiatek began working with Fissette in 2024. The Belgian coach has previously guided multiple Grand Slam champions such as Kim Clijsters, Naomi Osaka, and Victoria Azarenka. Despite occasional fluctuations in performance, Swiatek achieved notable successes under his guidance, most notably her first Wimbledon title last summer.

However, the 2026 season has started disappointingly for the former world No. 1. So far, she has failed to advance beyond the quarterfinals in any tournament she has entered. The peak of this disappointing run was her three-set loss to compatriot Magda Linette in Miami.

"Sometimes life and sports present such moments," Swiatek added. "Miami was a major challenge for me. I feel disappointed, bitter, and responsible for my performance on court. But I have also learned many important lessons, and that is entirely human."

The 23-year-old tennis player stated that the rest of her team will remain unchanged. Addressing numerous questions about the future, Swiatek emphasized she will share updates at the appropriate time, while taking time to rebalance herself and prepare for the new journey. "I will take it step by step, because as I often say, this is a marathon, not a sprint."

Immediately after the loss to Linette, Swiatek described her form as "the worst nightmare," but asserted she is not seeking drastic changes. "There is no magical solution. You cannot take one big leap and everything changes instantly. I believe small adjustments are needed, but stability and discipline must be maintained," she said.

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