Swiatek Appoints Former Coach Of Nadal And Raducanu

Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek will activity pinch Francisco Roig - nan erstwhile coach of Rafael Nadal and Emma Raducanu - arsenic she looks to move astir her inconsistent form.

Poland's Swiatek has struggled to find her hit successful 2026, exiting nan Australian Open and Indian Wells astatine nan quarter-final stage.

The 24-year-old tends to execute amended connected clay, having won 4 of her six Grand Slam titles astatine nan French Open, and has drafted successful Roig successful mentation for adjacent month's arena successful Paris.

Swiatek confirmed nan business connected Instagram, penning "welcome to nan team, Francisco! Very excited for this caller chapter".

Spain's Roig coached Briton Raducanu for 5 months betwixt 2025 and 2026, but is champion known for his 17-year stint pinch 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal.

World number 4 Swiatek had been moving nether Wim Fissette, who helped her triumph a first Wimbledon title successful July, but they parted ways aft Swiatek's first-round nonaccomplishment astatine nan Miami Open successful March.