As previously reported, following her split with Wim Fissette after early 2026 exits at Indian Wells and Miami, world No. 3 Iga Swiatek is trialing Francisco Roig—Rafael Nadal's long-time coach—at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca. Other candidates are also in consideration ahead of the clay season.
Swiatek's team began evaluating replacements after her quarterfinal loss to Elina Svitolina at Indian Wells and first-round defeat to Magda Linette at Miami. Nadal personally recommended Roig, who coached him from 2005-2022, later worked with Matteo Berrettini (three titles, 2023-2024) and Emma Raducanu (until after 2026 Australian Open). The trial session is set at Nadal's academy.
Other prospects include Joan Bosch (coach of Alexandra Eala), who proposed a training session and praised Swiatek's Grand Slam potential, suggesting a Spanish coach fits her style. Michael Joyce (ex-Maria Sharapova coach) is also linked. Veteran Polish coach Paweł Strauss criticized her former team's dynamics during the Linette match, highlighting tensions unlike those in Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz's camps.
Swiatek, with 10 clay titles including four French Opens, eyes the Stuttgart Open from April 13.
