Wim Fissette, the coach of the world’s second-ranked tennis player Iga Swiatek, has expressed his strong belief in her innocence regarding the doping allegations. He joined the Polish tennis star's team in October, prior to the news of her positive doping test.
Trust is a foundation of good relationships in our team from the very beginning. Iga told me about the case and left me the decision about our cooperation. I have been observing her for a long time, her values, her work ethic, her standards. I was confident that she is innocent from the start, so it did not influence my decision about joining the team.
Wim Fissette for The National News
Fissette also emphasized the challenging and tense situation for both Iga and the entire team. However, he praised Swiatek as a true fighter, both on and off the court, noting that this was yet another difficult battle she won.
The doping scandal surrounding the Polish tennis player surfaced on November 28, leading to a one-month suspension, although it was acknowledged that it was not the athlete’s fault.