Rome, Italy – The world of women’s tennis is shaken by news that few could have foreseen: Iga Swiatek , current number 1 in the WTA rankings, has been left out of the top 3 at the 2025 Italian Open , a tournament where she had shone brightly in previous editions. However, the most surprising thing was not her early elimination, but the explosive statements of her coach, Wim Fissette , who has decided to break his silence and publicly announce his resignation from Swiatek’s technical team .
“ She’s pushed her limits, physically and mentally. I can’t continue like this ,” Fissette said in an exclusive interview following Swiatek’s quarterfinal loss to young Czech Linda Noskova. The Belgian coach’s comments have generated a media storm , not only for their content, but also for their timing, just as Swiatek begins the final stretch of preparation for Roland Garros.
Although the Swiatek-Fissette duo had maintained a solid and successful image until now, rumors of internal tensions had been circulating since the beginning of the season. Sources close to the team reveal that the intensive training methods , coupled with constant pressure to stay at the top, have strained the relationship between the Polish player and her coach.
“ I warned her several times about the risks of pushing her body beyond its natural limits, but she refused to listen ,” Fissette added. These words confirm what some analysts had already suspected: Swiatek could be going through a crisis of physical and emotional exhaustion , similar to what figures like Naomi Osaka and Simona Halep once faced.
Despite the setback, Swiatek’s career is far from over. At just 23 years old, she remains one of the most prominent figures on the tour. However, the loss of a key coach like Fissette could have profound repercussions on her future performance. Furthermore, her position in the WTA rankings is in jeopardy, with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff quickly closing the gap.
Swiatek’s entourage has not issued any official statements yet, although one is expected in the coming hours. Meanwhile, the tennis world is closely watching the young Polish champion’s uncertain future amid an unprecedented media storm.
