Iga Swiatek Sets Real Expectations With New Coach Wim Fissette After Rollercoaster End to 2024 WTA Season

Iga Swiatek‘s competitive spirit remains strong despite a challenging end to her 2024 season. After parting ways with longtime coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, she teamed up with Wim Fissette following a disappointing exit from the US Open quarterfinals. Swiatek then withdrew from the Asian Swing to rest and prepare for the WTA Finals. Although she did not make it far in the tournament, the Pole rose to the occasion at the Billie Jean King Cup alongside team Poland, helping the team make it to the semifinals against Italy! Now that her season has wrapped up, what’s next for the Polish star?

After the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, she reflected, “Last year I struggled with it, so this year I think I progressed in that a lot, but it’s hard not to reflect on everything.” It’s been a tough few months for Swiatek. However, she claims that “the first part was pretty perfect,” having clinched five titles this season, including the Grand Slam at the French Open. But then came the “ups and downs.”
She struggled to maintain consistency and lost her No. 1 ranking after 122 weeks to Aryna Sabalenka. “I think this year it was easier for me to play as No. 1 and with a target on my back,” she noted, adding that she felt less pressure than when she first achieved the ranking. While she triumphed at Roland Garros, she faced significant defeats, including a semifinal loss at the Olympics—where she was a favorite for gold—and a quarterfinal exit at the US Open against Jessica Pegula. These matches took a toll both physically and mentally.