“This Is Where I’m Happy” – Iga Swiatek Reveals Her Steady Source of Support as Coaching Struggles Finally Come to an End

Iga Swiatek is gearing up for her comeback after a well-deserved break. Following a period of rest and recuperation, she faced the challenge of training without a coach. However, she recently announced her new partnership with Wim Fissette, a renowned coach known for guiding top talents like Naomi Osaka and Kim Clijsters. This fresh collaboration is promising as Swiatek heads into the final stretch of the season. But the question is, is she ready to find happiness again on the court with a new coach?

Despite being dethroned by Aryna Sabalenka after her victory at the Wuhan Open, Swiatek remains optimistic. During her hiatus, she took time to reflect on her passions outside of tennis. “When I’m not playing tournaments, I just need my friends around,” she shared, highlighting the importance of personal connections in her life. While she thrives on the court and relishes challenges against tough opponents, she also recognizes that happiness off the court is equally vital. “This is where I’m happy for sure,” she affirmed.

Iga Swiatek has been largely absent from the court after withdrawing from the Asian swing of tournaments. During her hiatus, she made a brief appearance to express her admiration for Rafael Nadal following his retirement announcement. This moment may reflect a shift in her priorities. Echoing Nadal’s sentiment that players have “many more important things outside of tennis,” he spoke about his relationship with his rivals on the court.

With a new coach and fresh perspective, Swiatek aims to reclaim the momentum that led her to 122 weeks as world No. 1. She achieved this remarkable feat while working with her former coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski, before their split earlier this month. It’s safe to say that she’s coming back with a bang. And this time, she has the backing of her new coach as she goes forward.

Wim Fissette gets ambitious about Swiatek’s journey

The new mentor is eager to help the Polish star shine. He emphasized the need to expand her Grand Slam titles beyond clay. “Our goal is for Swiatek to start adding more Grand Slam titles on other surfaces as well,” Fissette stated. With Aryna Sabalenka hot on her heels, Swiatek faces mounting pressure to perform.

Additionally, Fissette sees great potential in Iga Swiatek. He called the opportunity to work with her “a great honor” and believes she is “probably the best tennis athlete of all time.” Understandably so, because her forehand packs heavy topspin. Enabling her to dominate rallies and create challenging angles. Coupled with her lightning-fast footwork, she transitions effortlessly between offense and defense. Making her a fierce competitor on any surface.

With the stakes high, Swiatek’s fans are eager to see how this new partnership unfolds. The defending champion will face fierce competition from top players like Sabalenka and Coco Gauff in Riyadh. As Fissette puts it, “We will try to achieve the best possible result,” and with both talent and determination on their side, they are ready to make an impact.