Iga Swiatek, known for her strategic tennis gameplay and grace on court, recently made waves by hiring Wim Fissette – best known for coaching Naomi Osaka and Kim Clijsters among many others – as her new coach. Chris Oddo of Tennis Journal spoke highly about this partnership expressing his enthusiasm regarding it.
Oddo remains optimistic of Fissette’s ability to help Swiatek achieve success, noting his vast experience leading top players to Grand Slam victories. Additionally, Fissette may offer Swiatek an invaluable fresh viewpoint that may enable her to address weaknesses more efficiently while improving her game even further.
Under the guidance of Wim Fissette, Iga Swiatek has set ambitious objectives amidst increasing competition from Aryna Sabalenka, who has emerged as a dominant force on the WTA Tour. Fissette aims for Swiatek to conquer Grand Slams across various surfaces, emphasizing the importance of adapting quickly after the clay-court season.
Sabalenka’s remarkable performance in 2024, capturing both the opening and closing Grand Slams of the season, underscores her formidable presence in professional tennis. Meanwhile, Swiatek’s journey saw an early exit at the US Open quarterfinals, leaving fans eager for her comeback.
Wim Fissette’s Vision for Swiatek as the ‘Best Tennis Player’
Fissette recently concluded his coaching stint with Naomi Osaka, four-time Grand Slam Champion and former world No. 1, and found it an immense privilege to now coach Swiatek as one of tennis history’s finest athletes – noting her speed, defensive skills, and consistency among her numerous assets.
As 2019 continues towards the WTA Finals, Swiatek and Fissette’s duo of skill is gearing up to perfect its tactical play under Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff’s competition – creating immense pressure for Swiatek under Fissette’s guidance in future tournaments.