Iga Swiatek Told She Is 'Too Intense' as She Gets Candid Message After Hiring Rafael Nadal's Ex-Coach

Iga Swiatek told she is 'too intense' as she gets candid message after hiring Rafael Nadal's ex-coach

Former world No 4 Greg Rusedski has given his verdict on Iga Swiatek hiring Francisco Roig as her new coach and assessed that the Spaniard “fits the mould.” Swiatek parted ways with Wim Fissette after her shock early exit at the Miami Open last month, having been coached by the Belgian since October 2024. It emerged last week that Swiatek had chosen to link up with Roig — a Spanish coach who worked with tennis icon Rafael Nadal between 2005 and …

“It’s going to be difficult… scary”: Danielle Collins reacts to Iga Swiatek hiring Rafael Nadal’s former coach

Danielle Collins warned that Iga Swiatek’s latest move could have a strong impact on the rest of the tour, describing it as “scary for everybody” following the Pole’s decision to bring in Francisco Roig as her new coach. The Spaniard worked for years alongside Rafael Nadal, and the 22-time Grand Sla...