Swiatek Parts with Fissette, Nears Deal with Roig

Iga Swiatek, the six-time Grand Slam champion and current world number four, has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette and is reportedly close to appointing Francisco Roig as his replacement ahead of the clay-court season. The 24-year-old Polish player, who has struggled with her form in 2026, announced the coaching change following a second-round defeat to compatriot Magda Linette at the Miami Open in March.

Swiatek's decision to split with Fissette, who joined her in October 2024 after the departure of Tomasz Wiktorowski, came after a disappointing start to the year. Despite successes under Fissette, including her first grass-court major at Wimbledon in 2025 and titles in Cincinnati and Korea that year, Swiatek has failed to win a title in 2026. She reached the Australian Open quarterfinals, losing to Elena Rybakina, but suffered early exits against players such as Belinda Bencic, Coco Gauff, Maria Sakkari, Elina Svitolina and Linette. In a recent interview with Sport.pl, Swiatek reflected on the process, stating, "It was not a decision made in Miami; it was a longer process. During the tournament in Doha, I realized that I don't feel as good on the court as before."