Naomi Osaka, former world number one and four-time Grand Slam champion, has once again parted ways with her long-time coach, Wim Fissette. The announcement comes after a frustrating stretch of performances, culminating in an early exit from the US Open, which Osaka herself admitted left her feeling disheartened.
The Belgian coach, who began working with Osaka in 2019, played a pivotal role in two of her major career milestones. With Fissette by her side, Osaka claimed both the 2020 US Open and the 2021 Australian Open titles, adding to her impressive Grand Slam tally. However, after a second stint with him, the two have decided to go their separate ways.
“Four years, two Slams, and a whole lot of memories. Thanks Wim for being a great coach and an even greater person. Wishing you all the best,” Osaka shared in a heartfelt Instagram story, reflecting on their time together.
For Fissette, the split comes with mixed emotions. The coach, who has guided other tennis stars like Kim Clijsters, Simona Halep, and Angelique Kerber, expressed his belief that they were on the verge of something significant in Osaka’s comeback season. “We were very close to a breakthrough,” Fissette wrote in his own…
