The collaboration between Iga Swiatek and Wim Fissette ended after the Polish tennis player lost in the second round of the Miami Open. Together, they won Wimbledon last year, but the results of 2026 were not as expected. This change raises questions about who could be the next coach of the six-time Grand Slam champion.

Artur Szostaczko, Swiatek's former junior coach, has suggested a name to replace Fissette, which opens a debate about the direction her professional career will take. Swiatek's decision to change coaches is a reflection of the search for improvements and new strategies to achieve success on the WTA circuit.

In an interview with Interia Sport, Szostaczko suggested Francisco Roig as a suitable replacement for Fissette. Roig, who was part of Rafael Nadal's coaching team for a long time, recently left Emma Raducanu's team. Szostaczko argues that, since Swiatek admires Nadal, it would be logical for someone from his coaching team to advise her.

Roig, who is currently working with Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, could consider the possibility of coaching a six-time Grand Slam champion. Szostaczko also highlighted the importance of Swiatek training at the Rafael Nadal Academy on clay this year, which could influence her coaching decisions.

In addition to the suggestion of Roig, Szostaczko believes that Daria Abramowicz, Swiatek's psychologist, should leave her position. According to Szostaczko, Abramowicz has influenced Swiatek's decisions, which has affected her performance. The former coach believes that, although Tomasz Wiktorowski and Wim Fissette corrected certain things for Iga, Abramowicz encouraged her to play her way after they left.

This situation raises questions about the dynamics of Swiatek's team and how internal decisions can affect her performance on the circuit. Szostaczko's opinion highlights the importance of stability and cohesion in the team of a high-level tennis player.

After a complicated period in 2025, Swiatek managed to recover and return to number two in the world. However, her current performance will cause her to drop to number four in the next ranking. Currently, Swiatek is ranked 11th in the WTA Race, which means that, for the moment, she would not qualify for the WTA Finals for the first time since 2019.

This underlines the need for Swiatek to improve her performance in the upcoming competitions to secure her place in the most important tournaments. The pressure to maintain a high level of play is constant in professional tennis.

Fortunately for Swiatek, the tennis season moves to clay, her favorite surface. In 2025, Swiatek did not have the expected performance on clay, which gives her the opportunity to improve her position in the ranking this year. In 2024, Swiatek had an exceptional performance on clay, winning three titles, including those of Madrid, Rome, and Roland Garros.

The challenge for Swiatek will be to replicate her success of 2024 or adapt to the circumstances of 2025. Her participation in the Stuttgart Open, which starts on April 13, will mark the beginning of her season on clay. The expectation is high, and this year's results will be crucial in determining her position in women's tennis.