EP2 - Wim Fissette
Description
Coach Unboxed EP2: Yannick chats with Wim Fissette, one of the most accomplished active coaches on the professional tennis tour. They discuss Wim's journey from being a player in Belgium to Kim Clijsters' hitting partner and eventually a multi Grand Slam winning coach. Wim shares insights on methodologies, the evolution of coaching and the challenges behind the job. He also reflects on the day-to-day life of a coach, as well as the need for support among peers in the tennis community.
About Wim Fissette: Now coaching Iga Świątek, the Belgian has been coaching on the WTA Tour for 15+ years and has won six Grand Slam championships as a coach. Wim has been previously trusted by five former #1 players: Naomi Osaka, Victoria Azarenka, Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep and Kim Clijsters, among other champions. He is also a two-time Olympic coach and captain of Team Belgium in the Billie Jean King Cup. Wim is a proud husband and father of two.
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Production: Unbox Sports;Location:Embarc Collective;Music:BongÔMusics;Photo:Felipe Figueiredo