Iga Swiatek has shown signs of frustration during her training sessions ahead of the Miami Open this year.

Despite having six Grand Slam titles to her name at 24, Swiatek has yet to reach a singles final in 2026.

Her most recent defeat came at Indian Wells, where she lost to Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals.

Swiatek’s serve was a clear problem in that match, and she’s since acknowledged that her build-up to Miami hasn’t gone as planned either.

Iga Swiatek on the challenges of training in Miami weather

Since teaming up with coach Wim Fissette in October 2024, Swiatek has added three more titles to her name, including last year’s Wimbledon.

But recently, there have been signs of tension within her camp, noticeable even during her training sessions leading up to the Miami Open.

“I came straight here. It has been tricky with the practices because of the weather but we changed our schedule a bit to manage that,” Swiatek said. “I got two practices for now, which is great, also there has not been much flexibility with the courts because these are the busiest days of the tournament.”

The weather hasn’t just affected her directly; it’s also limited court availability during what’s typically one of the busiest periods for players getting ready.

“So I will try to adjust to the conditions because that’s the most important thing when you switch surfaces and be ready for the first match,” she explained. “The Centre Court has not been available so we are going to see what the surface is going to look like on Centre Court.”

The impact isn’t limited to just Swiatek. Joao Fonseca has already experienced setbacks related to Stadium Court access as he prepares for a potential meeting with Carlos Alcaraz.

With rain expected throughout both weeks of play in Miami, players could be facing ongoing disruptions over an already packed schedule.

What’s ahead for Iga Swiatek at the Miami Open

Swiatek is one of just four players to have completed the sunshine double, and she did so in 2022 when she won the Miami Open for the first time.

This remains her only title in Miami so far, with a surprise loss to Alexandra Eala in last year’s quarterfinals still fresh in memory.

This season, Swiatek will be aiming not just for a second Miami title but also her first tournament win of 2026. She’ll start her campaign against fellow Pole and former Australian Open semi-finalist Magda Linette.

If she gets through that, a third-round meeting with Eala could be on the cards, while Karolina Muchova is also part of Swiatek’s quarter of the draw.

In terms of potential quarterfinal matchups, teenage talents Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko are possible opponents, while Coco Gauff or Amanda Anisimova might await in the semi-finals.

The world number three begins her 2026 Miami Open run on Thursday, March 19th against Linette. The two have met once before at the 2023 China Open, where Swiatek came away with a dominant 6-1, 6-1 win.

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