Swiatek Eyes Grand Slam Glory, World No. 1 in 2026

Coach Wim Fissette reveals Iga Swiatek's ambitious plans to dominate tennis in the coming years

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:19am

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Iga Swiatek's coach, Wim Fissette, has announced that the Polish tennis star is laser-focused on winning multiple Grand Slam titles and reclaiming the World No. 1 ranking in 2026. After a shaky start to 2025, Swiatek roared back with a Wimbledon title and other big wins, and is now closing in on current No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Fissette says Swiatek's unwavering ambition and continuous improvement make her a formidable opponent, and the pressure on Sabalenka to defend her points could open the door for Swiatek's resurgence.

Why it matters

Swiatek's quest for Grand Slam dominance and the World No. 1 ranking in 2026 is a significant storyline in women's tennis, as she looks to cement her legacy as one of the sport's all-time greats. The potential power shift at the top of the rankings could also have major implications for the competitive landscape of the women's game in the coming years.

The details

After a surprising loss at the 2025 French Open, Swiatek bounced back by winning her first Wimbledon title, as well as the Cincinnati and Seoul tournaments, finishing the year at World No. 2. Her coach, Wim Fissette, has now revealed that Swiatek is laser-focused on winning multiple Grand Slams and reclaiming the World No. 1 ranking in 2026. Currently, Aryna Sabalenka holds the top spot with a substantial lead, but Swiatek is closing the gap and could capitalize on the pressure Sabalenka will face in defending her points in the first half of 2026.

  • Swiatek lost in the 2025 French Open, her first defeat at a Grand Slam since 2021.
  • Swiatek won her first Wimbledon title in 2025.
  • Swiatek added the Cincinnati and Seoul titles to her resume in 2025.
  • Swiatek finished the 2025 season ranked World No. 2.
  • Sabalenka has held the World No. 1 ranking since October 2024.

The players

Iga Swiatek

A Polish tennis player who has won six Grand Slam titles and is currently ranked World No. 2, with her sights set on reclaiming the top ranking in 2026.

Wim Fissette

Iga Swiatek's coach, who has revealed his player's ambitious plans to dominate tennis in the coming years.

Aryna Sabalenka

The current World No. 1 player, who has held the top ranking since October 2024.

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What they’re saying

“The priorities are not changing. Iga wants to be the best in the world. We want to win a Grand Slam, hopefully more than one. We intend to be as close as possible to the No. 1 in the ranking.”

— Wim Fissette, Iga Swiatek's Coach

What’s next

Swiatek and her team will continue to train and strategize in preparation for the 2026 season, where she will look to capitalize on any potential vulnerabilities in Sabalenka's World No. 1 ranking.

The takeaway

Iga Swiatek's unwavering ambition and continuous improvement make her a formidable opponent, and the pressure on Aryna Sabalenka to defend her World No. 1 ranking could open the door for Swiatek to reclaim the top spot and add more Grand Slam titles to her growing legacy.