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Iga Swiatek will certainly attempt to guard her WTA Finals crown equipped with a brand-new partner.
Planet No. 1 Swiatek introduced today she's chosen veteran Wim Fissette as her new instructor.
The statement comes 2 full weeks after Swiatek broke along with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, finishing their highly efficient three-year collaboration.
Five-time Grand Slam champ Swiatek is actually qualifying with Fissette for upcoming month's WTA Finals in Riyadh.
" I more than happy to introduce that Wim Fissette is actually joining our group," Swiatek posted on social media sites. "As you recognize, I am actually planning for the WTA Finals however my point of view is, as constantly, long-term, certainly not short-term. I said many times that my profession is a marathon for me, not a sprint and also I'm functioning, running and also making decisions using this technique.
" I want to claim that I am actually quite delighted and looking forward to working with Wim. He seems to have a fantastic mindset, sight and also substantial adventure at a really top level of tennis. It's consistently essential to make an effort as well as understand one another better however our experts get out to an excellent start as well as I can't hang around to compete quickly.".
The hiring exemplifies a clean slate for each gamer as well as trainer.
Past No. 1 Naomi Osaka split with instructor Fissette last month.
A highly-experienced trainer, Fissette has actually dealt with numerous Conquest champions, including Kim Clijsters, Victoria Azarenka, Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep, Petra Kvitova and Osaka. The 44-year-old Fissette additionally coached Zheng Qinwen just before he returned to Osaka's edge.