For Wim Fissette, Iga Swiatek’s coach since 2023, the 2025 season has been a lesson in both triumph and resilience. Speaking in a recent interview, the Belgian coach outlined how working with the world No. 1 has challenged him as much as it has rewarded him. “She’s such a versatile player,” Fissette explained.

“I’ve seen how she can succeed no matter where the tournament is, on any surface, with different balls. Everywhere she has chances. I know now how to approach her training, what she needs to reach the highest level, and how I can be the best possible coach for her.”

That versatility was on display during Swiatek’s most celebrated moment of the year: her first Wimbledon title. The victory was not just historic for Polish tennis but also symbolic for a player long criticized for stru

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