Iga Swiatek Sets Real Expectations With New Coach Wim Fissette After Rollercoaster End to 2024 WTA Season
Iga Swiatek‘s competitive spirit remains strong despite a challenging end to her 2024 season. After parting ways with longtime coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, she teamed up with Wim Fissette following a disappointing exit from the US Open quarterfinals. Swiatek then withdrew from the Asian Swing to rest and prepare for the WTA Finals. Although she did not make it far in the tournament, the Pole rose to the occasion at the Billie Jean King Cup alongside team Poland, helping the team make it to the semifinals against Italy! Now that her season has wrapped up, what’s next for the Polish star?Tak nazwali Sabalenkę. Świątek to się nie spodobaThen, Swiatek’s split with Wiktorowski was significant; they won four of her five Grand Slam titles together. Now, with Fissette—a legendary coach known for his analytical approach—she feels confident moving forward. The two have shared glimpses of their training on Iga’s Instagram page. However, her early exit from the WTA Finals and semifinal loss at the BJK Cup highlighted the need for more time together. “So I’ll need some time to analyse, because from the beginning, I was just going from tournament to tournament.”
Swiatek acknowledges that they need time to understand each other’s styles and improve her performance. She admitted, “We haven’t had time with Wim to practice a lot. So it’s going to be nice to try that.” Despite recent disappointments, she maintains a positive outlook: “I’m going to start the new season with some new goals, and I’m already looking forward to it.” Her next match will be at the United Cup in December.
She seems confident as Fissette aims to help Iga Swiatek secure more Grand Slam titles, recognizing her immense potential. However, her 2025 campaign will be challenging as she starts ranked No. 2 behind Aryna Sabalenka, who is also under pressure to maintain her top position
