Iga Swiatek, the Polish tennis star who has captivated the world with her stunning performances, is preparing to make her highly anticipated return at the WTA Finals. After a difficult stretch on and off the court, where she lost her World No. 1 ranking and faced early exits at major tournaments like Wimbledon and the US Open, Swiatek’s return to form has become the talk of the tennis world. And now, fans are abuzz with excitement, as her new partnership with renowned coach Wim Fissette seems to be paying off already.
Swiatek made headlines earlier this month when she parted ways with long-time coach Tomasz Wiktorowski after a three-year collaboration that brought great success, including multiple Grand Slam titles. The decision came after a disappointing season marked by an unexpected dip in her performance, leaving her supporters wondering who would help the tennis sensation get back to the top. The answer came swiftly with the announcement of Fissette, a seasoned coach who has guided stars like Naomi Osaka, Victoria Azarenka, and Kim Clijsters to Grand Slam victories.
It didn’t take long for fans to notice the changes Fissette is already bringing to Swiatek’s game. A recent practice video posted by the Polish star sparked a flurry of excitement, with one fan pointing out a key adjustment in her backhand technique. “Iga Świątek added another training video today… it’s worth paying attention to the work of the right wrist. It goes down faster than usual. It can help with playing lower balls,” the fan observed on social media. This small but significant tweak could mark a turning point for Swiatek as she looks to reclaim her dominance on the court.
Swiatek’s backhand has long been a cornerstone of her game, and any improvement in this area could spell trouble for her competitors. Interestingly, Swiatek herself had identified struggles with her backhand after a loss at the Paris Olympics, where she was beaten by Qinwen Zheng in the semifinals. Reflecting on that match, Swiatek said, “I just had a hole in my backhand… It happens rarely because it is usually my most solid shot.” Now, under Fissette’s guidance, it appears Swiatek is addressing this vulnerability, with hopes of emerging stronger than ever.
Announcing the partnership with Fissette on October 17, Swiatek expressed her excitement about working with the Belgian coach. “He seems to have a great attitude, vision, and huge experience at the very top level of tennis,” she said. Fissette’s impressive resume includes working with former World No. 1s and Grand Slam champions, and his experience will undoubtedly be invaluable as Swiatek fine-tunes her game ahead of her WTA Finals comeback.
Fissette’s coaching philosophy has already influenced Swiatek’s approach, sparking optimism among fans who are eager to see how the changes translate on the court. After facing criticism from some quarters for what was perceived as a “one-dimensional” playing style, Swiatek seems poised to add new layers to her game. Notably, Polish tennis expert Tomasz Wolfke had previously remarked that Swiatek’s style lacked variation, stating, “Her tennis is too one-dimensional.” However, Wolfke also acknowledged her remarkable achievements under Wiktorowski’s tutelage, adding, “You can’t have a grudge against her because there is a tennis school that says we practice painfully what we do best.”
Iga swiatek be making us proud all these while
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