Iga Swiatek and Wim Fissette’s partnership has been confirmed to end, bringing to a close their 17-month working relationship.
Swiatek confirmed the news on Instagram following a poor start to the year which peaked with her second round exit at the Miami Open.
Outside of the United Cup, the Pole is yet to get past the quarter-finals of a tournament in her first six events.
Less than an hour after the split was announced, Fissette reacted to the news via his own social media.
Wim Fissette sends heartfelt message to Iga Swiatek
Fissette, who previously worked with Naomi Osaka and Victoria Azarenka, took the split in his stride with a polite message to his former student.
On Instagram, the Belgian said: “You never know where life will take you and the ones you meet along the way. In 2018, I met Iga at the Wimbledon Champions Dinner after she won juniors.
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“Seven years later, we won it together. A nice story. We both wanted and worked for more but shared important moments and lessons. Iga, I now wish you good luck and success in what’s next.
“I’m sure you will have it. Of course, a kind thanks to Iga’s fans, especially the Polish community for the support. I met many of you in person and appreciate the true passion you have for the sport.
“I hope it only continues to grow in the country. With my family here with me, I reflect on the kind messages I’ve received, and I’m really looking forward to the future.”
The Pole won three tour titles under Fissette’s tutelage, including the very first Wimbledon crown of her career.
It was time for a change, but Wim Fissette still moved Iga Swiatek into a new era
Fissette was hired by Swiatek at a turbulent time for the Pole, following her doping ban and fears she would never translate her clay court performances onto other surfaces.
It’s a testament to Fissette’s management of Swiatek that the three titles she claimed were all non-clay court events.
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The star won Wimbledon, which was a major success for the partnership, and followed it up with trophies in Cincinnati and Korea.
While it was undoubtedly time for a change following Swiatek’s poor start to the season, Fissette deserves credit for widening the world number three’s game.
She has become a better player outside of clay, and her 6-0 6-0 drubbing against Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon final was arguably her best-ever performance.
