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Iga Swiatek overcame her streak of bad luck in the first half of the season to lift her maiden Wimbledon title by defeating Amanda Anisimova in July this year. However, the Pole's coach, Wim Fissette, outlined how hard she had to work in order to overturn her fortunes.
The 24-year-old made it to at least the quarterfinals at all four Majors this season, but lacked the decisive edge at crucial stages at times, which is one of the keys to winning titles. Fissette revealed that the Pole had been struggling to keep up with the expectations that followed her remarkable 2024 season.
However, something snapped in Swiatek after her Italian Open loss to Danielle Collins in the Round of 32. In an interview with Polish media outlet Rzeczpospolita, Fissette said:
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"We saw that Iga was putting a lot of pressure on herself, with high expectations surrounding her, and she was trying to do the same thing she did last season instead of focusing on her development. That was the moment she realized she needed to open herself to new ideas."
The Belgian further explained that Swiatek's coaching team, including Maciej Ryszczuk and Daria Abramowicz, sent some motivational messages her way, which seems to have played a part in her upturn in form.
"I said: Be open to new ideas, because in sport, there's no one path, and you have to adapt every day. That's what tennis is all about," added Fissette.
Iga Swiatek and Wim Fissette have been working together since October 2024.
Iga Swiatek's coach Wim Fissette impressed with Pole's intensity
During the same interview, Iga Swiatek's coach, Wim Fissette, shared how the Pole impresses him with her determination and intensity. He stated that the six-time Grand Slam champion tries to maintain peak professionalism, which makes her stand out.
Fissette commended Swiatek's hunger to get better as he shared how the Pole was back on court right after her remarkable Wimbledon win, to start working on herself. He said:
"What's unique is that Iga enters every day with the same intensity, regardless of the result or tournament. I always see the same intensity, focus, and professionalism in her. It's extraordinary. Even after winning Wimbledon... she returned to the court a few days later to work with the same desire to be the best version of herself."
The Belgian, along with his wife Jasmien Clijsner and his kids, is often spotted cheering for the Pole during her matches.
