By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Iga Swiatek has selected a familiar face as new coach.
World No. 1 Swiatek announced she’s hired veteran Wim Fissette as her new coach.
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The announcement comes two weeks after Swiatek split with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, ending their highly productive three-year partnership.
Five-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek is training with Fissette for next month’s WTA Finals in Riyadh.
“I’m happy to announce that Wim Fissette is joining our team,” Swiatek posted on social media. “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.
“I want to say that I’m very excited and looking forward to working with Wim….
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