London London. Inga Swiatek is appointing Wim Fiset as her new coach. She announced via social media on Thursday that she is bringing on board someone who has worked with many top players, including Naomi Osaka, Kim Clijsters and Victoria Azarenka. “I'm looking forward to starting a new chapter.” “Excited and motivated,” posted No. 1-ranked Swiatek, who split from Tomas Wiktarowski two weeks ago after three years together.
Swiatek has not competed since September 4, when he went to the U.S. She lost to eventual runner-up Jessica Pegula in the Open quarterfinals. Since then, Swiatek has withdrawn from the China Open and Korea Open. Next up for Swiatek is the season-ending WTA Finals, which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in November.
“As you know, I am preparing for the WTA Finals, but my approach, as always, is long-term, not short-term. I have said many times that my career is a marathon for me, not a sprint, and I continue with that approach. Working, driving and making decisions,” Swiatek wrote on Thursday. “I have to say I'm very excited and looking forward to working with Wim. There is a great vision, vision and vast experience at the top level. It is always important to try to get to know each other better, but we have made a good start and I am looking forward to competing soon.”
Swiatek is 54-7 this season with five titles and nearly $7.5 million in prize money. She won her third consecutive title and fourth in the last five years at the French Open in Paris in June, bringing her career total to five Grand Slam trophies. She received four of them while Wiktarowski was her coach. The 23-year-old Polish player also won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics in August. She will try to overtake Sabalenka for the year-end No. 1 ranking.
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