Iga Świątek welcomed the new year alongside her coach, Wim Fissette, in a celebratory Instagram story on December 31st, capturing a moment of optimism as the Polish champion prepares for the 2026 season. The post offered a glimpse into her mindset as she headed into one of the most demanding periods on the professional tennis calendar.
Iga Świątek and Wim Fissette Celebrating New Year Together
Polish tennis star Świątek celebrated New Year’s Eve with her coach, Fissette, marking the occasion with novelty 2026 glasses in an Instagram story. The two posed together at what appeared to be a New Year’s gathering, with Świątek captioning the story “Happy New Year” accompanied by 2026 glasses emoji.
The moment underscored the strong working relationship that has developed between the pair since Fissette joined her team in October 2024 as a non-Polish coach, bringing extensive experience from his previous work with former world number one players, including Victoria Azarenka and Naomi Osaka.
The celebration came days after Świątek posted a comprehensive recap of her 2025 season, a year that delivered remarkable achievements. She claimed three singles titles throughout the season, with her breakthrough victory at Wimbledon standing as the centerpiece of her year.
In the All England Club final on July 12, Świątek delivered a dominant performance against American Amanda Anisimova, winning 6-0, 6-0 in just 57 minutes. The flawless victory marked her sixth Grand Slam title overall and her first at Wimbledon, making her the first Polish woman to win the prestigious grass-court championship in the Open Era.
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Beyond her Wimbledon triumph, Świątek secured the Cincinnati Open in August, defeating seventh seed Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 in the final. She also won the Korea Open in Seoul during September, capturing her third title of the year.
Her overall season record stood at 62 wins against 17 losses, establishing her as the first player to achieve four consecutive 60-win seasons at the tour level since Martina Hingis (1997-2001) and Lindsay Davenport (1998-2001).
Świątek’s Preseason Training and 2026 United Cup
Świątek is currently deep into preseason preparation under Fissette’s guidance, with the Belgian coach recently outlining their training approach in early December. The pair follows a structured schedule of three consecutive training days followed by a recovery day, ensuring her body remains fresh throughout the demanding buildup.
Their emphasis has centered on crucial opening rallies, particularly the serve and return, elements that Fissette identified as essential against the tour’s most powerful hitters.
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Her 2026 campaign begins immediately at the United Cup in Australia, where Poland will compete in Group F alongside Germany and the Netherlands. Poland has reached the final in each of the last two editions: losing to Germany in 2024 on a dramatic final point and falling to the United States in 2025, creating considerable motivation for a breakthrough title. Świątek carries an impressive 12-2 singles record at the United Cup, making her central to Poland’s ambitions.
With Hubert Hurkacz returning from knee surgery sustained at Wimbledon, the Polish team enters 2026 with renewed hope of finally capturing the tournament’s trophy after consecutive runner-up finishes.