DISCOVER WHY IGA SWIATEK AND WIM FISSETTE ENDED THEIR WIMBLEDON-WINNING PARTNERSHIP
Iga Swiatek and coach Wim Fissette end their partnership following a shock Miami Open loss to Magda Linette in 2026.
Wim Fissette and Iga Swiatek have officially ended their coach-player partnership, and honestly, it sounds like both of them were hoping for even more out of their time together. After her early exit from the Miami Open, where Swiatek unexpectedly lost to fellow Pole Magda Linette and snapped her streak of 73 straight wins in tournament openers, she took to social media to make it clear she’s heading in a new direction.
Swiatek admitted it was a tough period full of important lessons and challenges. She thanked Fissette for his support, saying they had achieved a lot, including one of her biggest dreams in sport. The two began working together at the end of 2024, and during their partnership, Swiatek snagged three tournament wins, including a Wimbledon title last year. She wrapped up her post with a heartfelt thanks: “Wim, thank you for this time and the lessons I’ve learned thanks to you. I wish you all the best, both professionally and personally.”
Fissette responded, reflecting on their journey and recalling when he first met Swiatek at the 2018 Wimbledon Champions' dinner after she won the juniors. Seven years later, they won Wimbledon together. He said, “We both wanted and worked for more, but shared important moments and lessons. Iga, I now wish you good luck and success in what’s next. I’m sure you’ll have it.”
He also took a moment to thank Swiatek’s fans, especially the Polish community, for their support. Fissette has met many of them in person and appreciates the passion they bring to tennis. He hopes the sport continues to grow in Poland. Now, with his family by his side, he says he’s grateful for all the kind messages he’s received and is looking forward to whatever comes next.
With the Miami Open behind her, Swiatek’s focus now shifts to the clay court season, which is usually where she shines. Her first tournament on clay this year will be the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, a title she’s already won back-to-back in 2022 and 2023.
WHY CARLOS ALCARAZ REMAINS CONFIDENT AFTER HIS SHOCKING MIAMI OPEN EXIT
Carlos Alcaraz remains upbeat after a 3-set Miami Open loss to Sebastian Korda, focusing on the upcoming clay season.
Carlos Alcaraz, the world’s top-ranked player, isn’t letting his Miami Open exit shake him. After losing in three sets to Sebastian Korda on Sunday, he was upbeat about his progress and already looking ahead to the clay court season.
“Honestly, I’ll probably head home,” Alcaraz said, still fresh from his loss. “Just spend a few days relaxing with my family and friends. We’ll see how much my team lets me rest they usually keep me on a short leash.”
The clay season is coming up fast, so he’s focused on recharging. “I need to take a little break, clear my head, get my energy back, and make sure I’m in top shape for clay,” he said.
Korda, ranked 36th, is actually the lowest-ranked player to beat Alcaraz since David Goffin knocked him out in Miami last year. Since then, Alcaraz racked up a stunning 73-6 record, including a 16-match winning streak to kick off 2026. He grabbed the Australian Open title, becoming the youngest player ever to complete a career Grand Slam at just 22. He also won in Doha, and made the semifinal at Indian Wells before this Miami stumble.
Every time he steps onto the court, Alcaraz knows he’s got a target on his back. “When you keep winning and your record looks good, it lifts the pressure off your opponents,” he said. “They’ve got way more to gain than lose they go out there and just swing freely.”
He’s careful not to let that pressure get to him. “I don’t really think about it. I don’t feel it. I just try to play my best.”
Even after the loss, Alcaraz says he feels his game is moving in the right direction. “Everything I practiced, I think I did well. Some things were off in earlier tournaments, but this one, I started feeling better and better,” he said. “The process is working. Even with today’s loss, I’m still on the right path.”
JANNIK SINNER CHARGES TOWARD SUNSHINE DOUBLE WITH STRAIGHT SETS MIAMI OPEN VICTORY
Jannik Sinner cruises past Damir Dzumhur in Miami, chasing the Sunshine Double just days after his Indian Wells win.
Jannik Sinner, ranked number two in the world, got off to an easy start at the Miami Open on Saturday. Just six days after taking home the Indian Wells trophy, Sinner walked onto the court looking confident and picked up a straightforward 6-3, 6-3 win over Damir Dzumhur, who's ranked 76th.
“First-round matches are never easy,” Sinner admitted. He’s fresh off beating Daniil Medvedev for his first Indian Wells title, and now he's chasing the “Sunshine Double", hoping to sweep Indian Wells and Miami, something nobody’s pulled off since Federer did it in 2017.
Sinner grabbed the first set in just half an hour, broke Dzumhur early in the second, and finished the match with a sharp backhand. He stayed aggressive throughout, dropping only eight points on his serve even though he confessed he had little time to adjust after Indian Wells. “It’s very different here,” he said.
Medvedev, last year’s Miami runner-up, barely had time to settle in either but came back from a set down to beat Rei Sakamoto, an impressive 19-year-old wildcard from Japan, 6-7 (10/12), 6-3, 6-1.
Jakub Mensik, last year’s champion, had a rough start thanks to lingering illness and the pressure of defending his title. He lost the first set to Adam Walton but then turned it around and won 3-6, 6-2, 6-4. “The first set was horrible from my side,” Mensik said. He regrouped quickly, got an early break in set two, and held steady from there. “It was hard to get back in rhythm,” Mensik said. “I’m really happy mentally; I held tough and didn’t let the pressure get me.”
Alexander Zverev, seeded fourth, cruised through with a comfortable win over Martin Damm, 6-2, 6-4. But Ben Shelton, the eighth seed and the local favourite, was upset by Alexander Shevchenko from Kazakhstan, losing 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (7/3), and 6-3.
On the women’s side, Coco Gauff, seeded fourth, fought back after dropping the first set and stormed past Alycia Parks 3-6, 6-0, 6-1.
Teen stars Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko set up a fourth-round showdown, their third meeting this season. Andreeva, just 18, took out Marie Bouzkova 7-6 (7/4), 6-2. Mboko, 19, handled Anastasia Zakharova 6-1, 7-5. They’ve split their past two matches. Andreeva beat Mboko in January at Adelaide, but Mboko turned the tables in Doha, saving a match point and reaching the final.
Alexandra Eala, who made waves last year with her surprise run to the semifinals, powered into the last 16 with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) win over Magda Linette. Linette had knocked out Iga Swiatek, world number three, in the previous round.
As the rain finally let up and play caught up, Jessica Pegula, last year’s finalist, advanced easily; her opponent Francesca Jones retired while Pegula was leading 6-1, 3-0.
Australian qualifier Talia Gibson stayed hot. After her quarter-final run in Indian Wells, she stunned Naomi Osaka, beating the four-time Grand Slam champ 7-5, 6-4.
