“It’s been an incredible journey” Coach Wim Fissette to part ways with Naomi Osaka

Wim Fissette and Naomi Osaka

Wim Fissette is a Belgian tennis coach and former professional player. He has worked with former Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) world number ones Victoria Azarenka, Kim Clijsters, Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka most recently. Fissette first coached Clijsters, under his stewardship, Clijsters won the US Open that year as a wildcard entry, and successfully retained the title twelve months later. After splitting from Clijsters, Fissette became the coach of Sabine Lisicki before joining Simona Halep.

Their partnership brought about improved results for Halep, who that year reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the Australian Open, the final of the French Open and then the semi-finals at Wimbledon. Fissette began working with two-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one Kerber in 2018, Kerber was the third Major champion Fissette worked with in his coaching career.

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“It has been a privilege” Wim Fissette announces his split with Naomi Osaka through his Instagram account

Fissette began working with Osaka shortly before the start of the 2020 season. Fissette coached Osaka to two of her major championships — at the 2020 U.S. Open and 2021 Australian Open. And under him, Osaka has won major titles and spent time at No. 1 in the WTA rankings. Osaka is currently ranked 38th after missing chunks of time last season and this season.

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“It has been a privilege to coach Naomi since 2019 and see her grow into the champion she has become,” Fissette wrote on Instagram. “She has inspired a whole new generation to fall in love with the game & to speak up for what they believe in and it’s been incredible to play a part in that journey. Thank you @naomiosaka. I wish you all the best and [I am] looking forward to my next chapter.”

Osaka is yet to comment about the split or who will be the new hiring she will make with Wim parting ways with her. An announcement from Naomi is expected soon as she is set to start her hardcourt swing in the first week of August in her preparation for the 2022 US Open.

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