Top-ranked player Iga Swiatek recently declared that she had enlisted Belgian Wim Fissette, who previously coached athletes such as Naomi Osaka, Kim Clijsters, and Victoria Azarenka, in her team.
With this news, Swiatek said in a social media post: “I’m happy to announce that Wim Fissette is joining our team… “As you know, I’m preparing for the WTA Finals but my perspective is, as always, long-term, not short-term. I said many times that my career is a marathon for me, not a sprint and I’m working, operating and making decisions with this approach.”
She added: “I want to say that I’m very excited and looking forward 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.”
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— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) October 17, 2024
This was after the five-time Grand Slam champion had split with her coach Tomasz Wiktorowski earlier this month, ending their three-year professional relationship.
Prior to the 2022 season, Wiktorowski became a member of Swiatek’s team and he helped her in four of her five Grand Slam victories. Three of these victories were achieved at the French Open.
Source: CNA