Swiatek explains how she has improved thanks to Francis Roig
The Polish player is singing the praises of the Spanish coach, with whom she has been working for months, and the technical and tactical changes introduced are starting to bear fruit.
Iga Swiatek started her journey at the US Open 2026 with a commanding victory over Wang, winning 6-2, 6-3, and conveyed a sense of great power and self-confidence. Something has changed in the last few weeks for the former world number 1, who seems ready to return to her best level. In a press conference, she credited Francis Roig.
No one doubts the legendary role that Iga Swiatek holds in world tennis, but her inconsistency in the last two seasons and the loss of that competitive magic and consistency that made her so formidable were concerning for the entire tennis world. She is the first to recognize the pit of self-doubt she was in, tempered by her title at Wimbledon last year. However, the negative feelings led her to make a key decision: hiring Francis Roig as her coach.
Swiatek's work with Francis Roig is starting to pay off
Stepping out of her comfort zone and acknowledging that it was necessary to change some of the things that led her to glory was a remarkable exercise in humility and long-term vision on the part of Swiatek. The Spanish coach was very clear with Iga right from the start; it was necessary to modify technical patterns with her serve and forehand, and to make a mental shift to become the dominant player she is expected to be.
A transformation of this level does not happen overnight; it requires patience from the tennis player. Iga Swiatek has managed to trust in Francis Roig, whose experience advising Nadal for many years has been quite a guarantee and who came from professional adventures with Stephens and Raducanu.
"I just feel that my work has clicked. All these things I needed to do with Francis we were doing from the beginning, but I feel like now it’s more natural and I don't have to think about it. It's become more automatic.
So my game is a bit calmer, and I'm more patient, but I believe I'm making better decisions on the court. I'm happy that this work has paid off and that I'm now getting results."
Her title in Toronto and strong performance in Cincinnati laid a good foundation for a US Open 2026 where Iga Swiatek aims to make a definitive impact. As a champion of 6 Grand Slam tournaments, the Polish player seeks to reconnect with her best level and return to glory in Flushing Meadows, where she previously won the title in 2022. If she regains her best version, it is not far-fetched to think that in Australia, in a few months, she could complete the Career Grand Slam. There is still work to be done with Francis Roig, but everything seems to be on the right track.
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