By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The sixth-time Grand Slam Champion Iga Swiatek has appointed Francisco Roig as her new coach after parting ways with Wim Fissette last month.
Swiatek, a four-time French Open champion, is looking to rediscover her form ahead of the clay-court season, following a turbulent period of results.
She confirmed the partnership on Instagram, writing “welcome to the team, Francisco! Very excited for this new chapter”.
Spain’s Roig coached Emma Raducanu for five months between 2025 and 2026, but is best known for his 17-year stint with 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal.
Swiatek experienced immense highs alongside Fissette, with her triumph at SW19 the pinnacle, but also endured serious lows, including being ‘bageled’ – losing a set to love – in her quarter-final defeat by Aryna Sabalenka at last year’s French Open.