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Iga Swiatek Hires New Coach, Focuses on Long-Term Growth

4/14/2026

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Iga Swiatek, the Polish tennis player, has hired Francisco Roig as her new coach after parting with Wim Fissette.
She emphasizes sustained development over quick fixes, saying, “It's not a sprint, it's a marathon,” and notes inspiration from the Rafa Nadal Academy.
She has already seen progress in practice, including a victory over Paula Badosa, as she builds stability for the clay season.

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Story summary

Iga Swiatek, the Polish tennis player, has hired Francisco Roig as her new coach after parting with Wim Fissette.
She emphasizes sustained development over quick fixes, saying, “It's not a sprint, it's a marathon,” and notes inspiration from the Rafa Nadal Academy.
She has already seen progress in practice, including a victory over Paula Badosa, as she builds stability for the clay season.