Iga Swiatek's coach Wim Fissette's wife sends comforting message to Pole after heartbreaking Australian Open exit

Iga Swiatek lost a hard-fought battle against Madison Keys in the semifinal of the 2025 Australian Open, a battle to savor for generations to come. The match went into the super tie-breaker [7-5, 1-6, 7-6], which could have been anyone’s match, but Keys managed to win.

The match produced some high level of tennis from both the players, with the duration being 2 hours, 35 minutes long. Swiatek had a match point in the third set which she could not convert. Even in the tie-breaker, she was leading 7-5 but after that, the American stepped up and took the match away.

Keys hit a total of 36 winners and 7 aces, which eventually helped her to get the win. After the match, Iga Swiatek’s coach Win Fissette’s wife Jasmien Clijsner consoled the Polish superstar, by posting an Instagram story. It said:

“Tough loss, but what a battle! Proud of @iga.swiatek & team for a great tournament and start of the year.”

Jasmein Clijsner Instagram Story about Iga Swiatek (Image via Instagram/@jasmienclijsner)

This was Swiatek's second semifinal appearance at the Australian Open. However, she missed the opportunity to make her maiden final at the Australian Open and a shot to be World No. 1 again.

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Iga Swiatek and Wim Fissette’s journey till now

Wim Fissette and Iga Swiatek at 2025 Australian Open practice session - Source: Getty

Iga Swiatek, the former World No.1, embarked on a new chapter in her career by appointing Belgian coach Wim Fissette to her team in October 2024. This decision followed her amicable split with long-time coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, under whose guidance she won four Grand Slam titles, including three French Open victories and one US Open title.

Wim Fissette brings a wealth of experience, having previously coached top-tier players such as Kim Clijsters, Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka. His expertise is expected to provide Swiatek with fresh perspectives and strategies as she aims to further cement her place in the sport.

Since their partnership began, Swiatek has participated in two tournaments. At the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh, she was eliminated in the group stage after a defeat by Coco Gauff 3-6, 4-6, which was her first tournament after the ban. And now she has reached the semifinal of the Australian Open without dropping a set and barely missed a spot in the final after facing a defeat by Madison Keys in a deciding tie-break.

Swiatek's collaboration with Fissette shows her commitment to continuously evolving her game and envisioning a long-term perspective in her career. As they continue their journey together, the tennis world keenly watches how this duo will navigate the challenges ahead and strive for further success.