Iga Świątek did not defend her title at the WTA Finals and ended her competition in the group stage. He looks at Aryna Sabalenka's back in the world ranking, but he can already think about next year's competition. This one promises to be particularly interesting. In 2025, we should see concrete effects of cooperation with the new coach. Wim Fissette is a famous name in the tennis world.
Coach Świątek spoke. It draws attention
The Belgian also already has his first impressions of cooperation with Świątek. He points out that very soon after taking up the challenge, the Pole took to the courts in Riyadh.
– We spent too little time together. I spent this time getting to know Iga and her team. These were observations, analyses, conversations and preparation of plans for the future. The only thing I could help with now was to prepare a strategy against subsequent opponents, which is an important element of a coach's job. It was also time to plan the preparation period for the new season. Of course, we were also preparing for the WTA Finals, but it is known that training and matches are two different things – he admitted in an interview conducted by Marcin Cholewiński from PAP and quoted by “Fact“.
Fissette noted that he intended to help the Pole improve individual elements of her game from December. He hopes that the effects will be visible soon. The Belgian is already looking far-sighted. He revealed what specific issues he would like to put special emphasis on.
– She constantly needs to refine and improve her game. Of course, she plays great on clay courts, but she was also able to play great matches on fast surfaces. She should think about becoming a better player at every moment. We will definitely pay more attention to tournaments on hard courts – he admitted, somehow announcing the future of the Polish player.
Świątek, despite losing her position as the leader of the world ranking, can proudly remember 2024. She won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Paris, and also achieved another Grand Slam victory – winning the French Open.