Iga Swiatek has employed Naomi Osaka’a former coach, Belgian Wim Fissette, as her new coach.
The wprld No1 introduced two weeks in the past that she had cut up from Tomasz Wiktorowski after three massively profitable years collectively through which she gained 4 grand slam titles.
That information got here quickly after Naomi Osaka ended her partnership with Fissette, with Swiatek turning to the 44-year-old.
Fissette has established a status as arguably the main coach on the WTA Tour having beforehand labored with Kim Clijsters, Simona Halep, Victoria Azarenka, Petra Kvitova, Johanna Konta and Angelique Kerber.
Swiatek posted on social media: “So, I’ve information for you at present as I am excited and motivated to begin a brand new chapter.
“I am completely satisfied to announce that Wim Fissette is becoming a member of our workforce. As you already know, I am getting ready for the WTA Finals however my perspective is, as all the time, long run, not quick time period.
“I stated many instances that my profession is a marathon for me, not a dash, and I am working, working and making choices with this method. I need to say that I am very excited and searching ahead to working with Wim.
“He seems to have a great attitude, vision and huge experience at a very top level of tennis. It’s always crucial to try and get to know each other better but we’re off to a good start and I can’t wait to compete soon.”
Swiatek gained her fourth French Open title in June however didn’t make it previous the quarter-finals at any of the opposite grand slams and can hope Fissette may also help her enhance her outcomes away from clay.
He first linked up with Osaka forward of the 2020 season and guided her again to the highest of the sport, with the Japanese star profitable US Open and Australian Open titles.
Whereas Osaka was away from the tour having her first little one, Fissette briefly labored with China’s Zheng Qinwen, however that ended sourly when the Belgian determined to return to Osaka’s workforce forward of her comeback.
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Highlights of Swiatek in opposition to Sabalenka from the Rome closing
Her progress has not been as swift as she had hoped, although, and she or he opted to half with Fissette and rent Serena Williams’ former coach Patrick Mouratoglou.
Swiatek missed the Asian swing amid her teaching change and can return to the match court docket on the WTA Finals in Riyadh subsequent month, the place she faces a battle with Aryna Sabalenka for the No 1 rating.
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