World No 1 Iga Swiatek has decided to work with new Belgian coach Wim Fissette, and their first event together will be at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, where the 23-year old Pole is the defending champion. I want to say that I’m very excited and looking forward to working with Wim [Fissette]. He seems…
Photo by Michael Cummo/Cincinnati Open Facebook Iga Swiatek will try to defend her WTA Finals crown armed with a new accomplice. World No. 1 Swiatek announced today she’s hired veteran Wim Fissette as her new coach. The announcement comes two weeks after Swiatek split with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, ending their highly productive three-year partnership. Five-time…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 17, 2024Photo credit: Robert Prange/Getty Iga Swiatek has selected a familiar face as new coach. World No. 1 Swiatek announced she’s hired veteran Wim Fissette as her new coach. More: Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Tennis The announcement comes two weeks after Swiatek split with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, ending their…
By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, September 14, 2024Photo credit: Naomi Osaka Instagram A productive partnership has come to an end. Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka announced she’s split from long-time coach Wim Fissette in a social media post. More: Roger Federer Talks RF Collection, Inspiration and Best Match “4 years, 2 Slams…
