Iga Swiatek’s coach responds when asked if reaching the WTA Finals is still their goal for 2026
Iga Swiatek sits outside the qualification spots for this year’s WTA Finals. The six-time Grand Slam champion hasn’t been anywhere near her best in 2026....
Francisco Roig, Iga Swiatek's coach, recently addressed the question of whether reaching the WTA Finals remains their goal for 2026. The six-time Grand Slam champion has fallen out of the top spots in the 'Live WTA Race' and sits 10th, 650 points behind Linda Noskova. Should Swiatek fall short of closing the gap, she would miss her first WTA Finals since 2023.
Roig confirms that the WTA Finals is still their main priority, stating, "It's definitely still a long way off, but yes, it's our goal." However, he adds that if they fail to achieve it, it won't be the end of the world, and they have time to prepare for the next season. Roig emphasizes that Swiatek and he discussed the WTA Finals, and their focus is on performing well in the upcoming tournaments, depending on their opponents' results.
Swiatek's recent slow start to the season has hurt her chances of qualifying for the WTA Finals, but strong results before the US Open have brought her back within striking distance.
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