World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has ended her 17-month coaching partnership with Wim Fissette, announcing the split on Instagram less than 48 hours after her shock first-round defeat to Magda Linette at the 2026 Miami Open—as detailed in prior coverage. The move signals a new chapter ahead of the clay-court season.
On March 23, 2026, the 24-year-old Polish star shared the news on social media, expressing gratitude: “I’m grateful for his support, experience, and everything we achieved together – including one of my biggest dreams in sport,” referencing her Wimbledon triumph among titles won across three surfaces since partnering in late 2024. Swiatek's remaining coaching team stays intact as she eyes events like the Stuttgart Open (April 13), where she claimed victories in 2022 and 2023.
Reflecting on the Miami loss that ended her 73-match opening-round streak, Swiatek wrote: “Sometimes life and sport bring moments like this… Miami was challenging for me. I feel disappointment, bitterness and responsibility for my performance on the court of course. I’ve also learned a lot of important lessons and I think that’s very human.” In her post-match press conference, she added: “I’m super disappointed and upset with my performance... I feel like I carry a lot of expectations and I can’t really fulfill them right now... my game hasn’t been good enough.”
Swiatek plans to reveal her next coach in due time, stressing a measured approach: “it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” This change follows a shaky start to her 2026 season, coming after a quarterfinal exit at Indian Wells.
