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Wim Fissette guides Belgium to major tennis success after split with Iga Swiatek
TL;DR
Wim Fissette quickly transitioned to coaching the Belgium Billie Jean King Cup team after parting ways with Iga Swiatek. His impact has been significant, leading the team to notable success since his arrival.
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Wim Fissette didnât take long to move on after parting ways with Iga Swiatek following the Miami Open, and heâs already made a notable impact in his new role.
Swiatek confirmed the split after losing to Magda Linette early in Miami, quickly bringing in Francisco Roig, who previously worked with Rafael Nadal, to fill the coaching gap.
Fissette also moved swiftly into his next position, joining the Belgium Billie Jean King Cup team. Since his arrival, the team has delivered an impressive performance.
Fissette guides Belgium to the Billie Jean King Cup finals
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Wim Fissette was handed a huge task right away, leading Belgium through a tough qualifier against the United States in the Billie Jean King Cup.
The Belgian side, including Hanne Vandewinkel, Elise Mertens, and Greet Minnen, faced last yearâs runners-up on home soil. Even though the American squad was missing some big names like Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, it still looked strong on paper.
Iva Jovic, McCartney Kessler, and Caty McNally took the court for the US, but Belgium came out on top with a 3-1 win. The victory included standout singles wins for Vandewinkel and Minnen over Jovic, whoâs been in great form this season.
This result marks a significant moment: 2026 will be the first time in ten years that the US hasnât made it to the finals.
Next up for Fissette is guiding Belgium through the finals themselves. The competition is set for September in Shenzhen, China.
The Billie Jean King Cup finalists are now confirmed
Belgiumâs stunning win over the United States wasnât the only unexpected result to come out of the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers.
Despite missing Katie Boulter, Fran Jones, and Emma Raducanu, Great Britain put in a strong performance to beat Australia and secure their spot in the finals.
Theyâll be joined by host nation China, along with Kazakhstan, Czech Republic, defending champions Italy, Spain, and Ukraine.
The qualifiers were short on star power this year as many players chose to focus on starting their clay court campaigns instead of representing their countries.
But with Elena Rybakina, Karolina Muchova, Jasmine Paolini, and Raducanu all possibilities for the Finals lineups. The finals are expected to draw plenty more attention once they come around in September.
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Q&A
What led to Wim Fissette's split with Iga Swiatek?
Wim Fissette parted ways with Iga Swiatek following her early loss to Magda Linette at the Miami Open.
Who replaced Wim Fissette as Iga Swiatek's coach?
Francisco Roig, who previously worked with Rafael Nadal, was brought in to replace Wim Fissette as Iga Swiatek's coach.
What achievements has Wim Fissette accomplished with the Belgium Billie Jean King Cup team?
Since joining the Belgium Billie Jean King Cup team, Wim Fissette has led them to deliver an impressive performance in their competitions.
