Iga Swiatek’s Physiotherapist Dives Into the Coaching Shakeup After Miami Open Exit

Iga Swiatek has now moved down to World No.4 in the WTA rankings.

Iga Swiatek’s Physiotherapist Dives Into the Coaching Shakeup After Miami Open Exit

Iga Swiatek (Image via X/iga archive)

In Short
  • Iga Swiatek has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette following her early exit at the Miami Open.
  • Swiatek's fitness coach, Maciej Ryszczuk, emphasized the urgency to find a new coach before the Stuttgart tournament.
  • The coaching change comes as Swiatek seeks to improve her performance after not reaching a WTA Final this year.

Iga Swiatek is making a big move at a big moment, and in tennis, timing is everything. The former world No. 1 has officially split from coach Wim Fissette and is now searching for a new voice in her corner before the Stuttgart tournament begins on April 13.

The news landed shortly after her early exit in Miami, a result that turned heads and fueled plenty of questions. Was it just one bad tournament? Was something off behind the scenes? Or was this simply the moment Swiatek decided it was time to stop forcing a partnership that never fully clicked?

If there was any doubt about how quickly Swiatek wants to solve this, Maciej Ryszczuk cleared it up. Ryszczuk, Swiatek’s long-time fitness coach and one of the most trusted members of her inner circle, confirmed that she wants a new coach in place as soon as possible, ideally by Stuttgart.

Ryszczuk said on FAKT:

That’s the plan. Iga would like to work with the new coach as soon as possible, preferably at the next tournament. Whether that will happen is still hard to say. We’ll see how the next few days unfold. First, a moment of rest, sorting everything out, closing some issues and opening new ones. Once everything is in order, we’ll start training in the next few days.

And if the fans follow Swiatek closely, the mention of Ryszczuk is important. He has been a steady presence on her team and remains one of the key people around her as she navigates this transition. While the final call belongs to Swiatek, Ryszczuk’s comments offer a glimpse into how seriously the team takes getting the next hire right.

Why Iga Swiatek ended her partnership with Wim Fissette

On paper, the pairing made sense. Wim Fissette brought a strong resume, having previously worked with top players such as Naomi Osaka and Angelique Kerber.

Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek (Image via X/United Cup)

He’s not some random guy holding a clipboard and saying “stay positive” between changeovers. He’s been around elite players, high-pressure moments, and major titles. Ryszczuk believes that this split is only good if Swiatek feels good doing that.

The most important thing is that Iga feels good. These are her decisions. Of course, she can ask us for our opinion, but it’s our job to support her, regardless of the decision she makes. It’s crucial that she feels good on and off the court. That’s our role.

But tennis isn’t a blind date where a great resume guarantees chemistry. According to Swiatek’s camp, the results and overall fit simply did not meet expectations.

That matters because coaching changes at this level are never just about drills and match prep. Swiatek has yet to reach a WTA Final this year and hasn’t made much progress since winning Wimbledon last year.

What the Miami loss changed for Iga Swiatek

Miami may not define Iga Swiatek’s season, but it definitely sharpened the conversation around it. For a player of her standard, early exits don’t just go into the loss column. They trigger a full investigation from fans, analysts, former players, and probably a few people yelling opinions into their phones. Swiatek has set the bar so high that anything less than deep tournament runs feels like major news.

Ryszczuk added in the interview:

It’s easy to comment from the sidelines. Lately, Iga has been partially expecting this. She’d ask for tips and advice at specific moments in the match. She’d tell everyone what she wanted to hear and in what situation, so it was based on her needs. I don’t want to judge anyone, but in the more difficult moments, which she herself described, she needed more support and guidance. If she didn’t always receive it, she’d ask other team members to chime in and contribute.

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Iga Swiatek (Image via X/AllAboutHQ)

Recent months have already featured some bumps, including losses to top rivals like Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff. None of that means Swiatek is suddenly in trouble.

If Swiatek is going to make a major change, now is both the best time and the most dangerous time. Best, because the clay season has long been her strongest stretch. She moves on the surface like she has the cheat codes, and her heavy topspin game becomes even more difficult to handle. If a new coach can settle in quickly, this could become a smart reset before Stuttgart and eventually Roland Garros.

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