Naomi Osaka and Coach Wim Fissette Part Ways Again

After a disappointing second-round exit at the U.S. Open, Naomi Osaka has announced that she is no longer working with coach Wim Fissette. This is the second time the pair have parted ways, having previously split in the summer of 2022 before reuniting last year.

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka has announced that she is no longer working with coach Wim Fissette. The parting of ways comes after a disappointing second round exit at the U.S. Open for Osaka. At Flushing Meadows, Osaka lost 6-3, 7-6 (5) to Karolina Muchova. Afterward, she said: "It’s a little rough, because I do take these losses really personally. It’s like a dramatic word, but I feel like my heart dies every time I lose."

This is not the first time Osaka and Fissette have parted ways. Fissette began working with Osaka shortly before the start of the 2020 season. They had split in the summer of 2022 before teaming up again last year when Osaka returned to training following maternity leave.

Naomi Osaka and Coach Wim Fissette Part Ways Again

The 26-year-old won two of her four Grand Slam titles while working with the Belgian coach and expressed her gratitude on her Instagram story on Friday.

"4 years, 2 Slams and a whole lot of memories. Thanks Wim for being a great coach and an even greater person, wishing you all the best."

Naomi Osaka and Coach Wim Fissette Part Ways Again

Fissette reflected on his time with Osaka in an Instagram post of his own Saturday.

"In 15 years on tour, this was one of my best years working together with amazing people," Fissette wrote. "From every defeat, we worked harder and better and grew a lot. We were very close to a breakthrough."

Naomi Osaka and Coach Wim Fissette Part Ways Again

After the U.S. Open, Osaka "decided to move forward with a new path," he added. "I accepted it knowing we close this second run with more good memories and gratitude for building her way back."

Osaka's decision to part ways with Fissette comes at a time when she is struggling for form. She has not won a tournament since the 2021 Australian Open and has not reached a Grand Slam final since then.

It remains to be seen who Osaka will hire as her next coach. She has worked with a number of different coaches in the past, including Sascha Bajin, Jermaine Jenkins, and her father, Leonard Francois.

Osaka is one of the most talented players in the world, but she has struggled to find consistency in recent years. She will be hoping that a new coach can help her rediscover her best form and challenge for Grand Slam titles once again.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.