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 hired Fissette after ending a three-season partnership with fellow Pole Tomasz Wiktorowski, who helped her win four Grand Slam titles.
The 46-year-old had previously worked with former Grand Slam winners Kim Clijsters, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka during his coaching career.
“I’m grateful for his support, experience, and everything we achieved together – including one of my biggest dreams in sport,” Swiatek added.
“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 said the rest of her coaching team will remain unchanged and that she would let her fans 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,” she added.
While wishing her the best, Fissette noted that both he and Swiatek had aimed for more success during their partnership.
“You never know where life will take you and the ones you meet along the way. In 2018, I met Iga at the Wimbledon Champions Dinner after she won juniors. Seven years later, we won it together. A nice story,” he said on Instagram.
“We both wanted and worked for more but shared important moments and lessons. Iga, I now wish you good luck and success in what’s next. I’m sure you will have it.”
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