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Iga Swiatek will definitely make an effort to defend her WTA Finals crown equipped with a brand-new accomplice.
Planet No. 1 Swiatek revealed today she's employed proficient Wim Fissette as her brand new instructor.
The announcement happens 2 full weeks after Swiatek split with train Tomasz Wiktorowski, ending their highly successful three-year collaboration.
Five-time Grand Slam champ Swiatek is actually educating with Fissette for following month's WTA Finals in Riyadh.
" I more than happy to reveal that Wim Fissette is actually joining our staff," Swiatek posted on social media. "As you know, I'm organizing the WTA Finals but my point of view is actually, as constantly, long-term, certainly not short-term. I said sometimes that my job is a marathon for me, not a sprint and also I am actually working, working and also deciding through this technique.
" I want to state that I am actually really enthusiastic and awaiting teaming up with Wim. He seems to be to have a great attitude, sight and huge experience at a really leading level of tennis. It's consistently crucial to attempt and also get to know each other far better however we get out to a really good start and I can not stand by to complete quickly.".
The hiring represents a clean slate for both player and also trainer.
Past No. 1 Naomi Osaka divided along with trainer Fissette last month.
A highly-experienced instructor, Fissette has actually partnered with a number of Grand Slam champions, including Kim Clijsters, Victoria Azarenka, Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep, Petra Kvitova and also Osaka. The 44-year-old Fissette additionally coached Zheng Qinwen before he came back to Osaka's section.