Following Iga Swiatek’s announcement of her new coaching addition with Wim Fissette, numerous experts have been giving their opinions. Andy Roddick and other former players emphasized the challenges of taking on a coaching role in the middle of a season.
Dominique Monami, another former player, recently raised an entirely different perspective on Fissette’s new position on Swiatek’s squad.
Swiatek has already begun training with the new coach, and her next appearance will be at the WTA Finals in Riyadh in November. The Pole will then compete in the BJK CUP finals in Malaga, which is precisely where some people are now raising their eyebrows. Many are talking about the conflict of interest given that Wim Fissette is both Swiatek’s coach and Belgium’s captain at the BJK Cup.
Belgium will play in the playoffs next month after failing to make it to the BJK Finals. They will travel to Guangzhou for the playoffs without their best players, Elise Mertens and Greet Minnen.
Speaking on the whole scenario surrounding Wim Fissette, Monami said: “Since taking over as captain, Wim Fissette has never been able to count on Elise. It’s a delicate situation, especially when the captain is also the coach of a tour player. We somehow find ourselves in the awkward position of sitting next to a coach who manages a potential opponent. This creates a conflict of interest and can cause tension that is unhealthy and can influence the girls’ decisions.”
Monami also raised a few question marks by stating: “If I were in Wim’s place, I would look for solutions, but maybe he doesn’t have the tools due to this conflict of interests. Moreover, since Wim Fissette has become Iga Swiatek’s coach, the inevitable question arises: will he continue to hold both positions? We can wonder what his motivation is and whether the Polish woman, who is very ambitious, will accept it.”
Iga Swiatek in 2024
Currently the world no.2, Iga played her last match on the 4th of September when she lost to world no.4 Jessica Pegula 6-2 6-4 in the quarter of the U.S. Open (draw).
This season the Pole has a 59-8 record. The Pole has won 6 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome and French Open.
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Iga Swiatek in 2024
Ranked no.2, Swiatek played her last match on the 4th of September when she lost to world no.4 Jessica Pegula 6-2 6-4 in the quarter of the U.S. Open (draw).
This year Iga has achieved an overall 59-8 record. Iga conquered 6 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome and French Open.
Iga Swiatek |
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