This competition has a point that has attracted much attention, which is Fissette. It should be noted that she, who currently serves as Swiatek's coach, had also coached Zheng Qinwen before, although the duration of coaching was not very long.
In 2023, Zheng Qinwen once collaborated with Fissette, and that period of cooperation was quite good, making people think they would continue to work together. However, no one could have expected that Fissette eventually "breached the contract," which was quite unexpected.
After the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games concluded, Fissette made a move by tearing up the relevant contract. Subsequently, he entered into a signing collaboration with Naomi Osaka, with whom he had previously won multiple Grand Slam titles. Prior to this, Fissette had been coaching elsewhere.
During Naomi Osaka's comeback, Fissette eagerly anticipated the opportunity to coach her again, hoping to help her return to peak form. This situation left Zheng Qinwen somewhat at a loss, unsure how to respond to this turn of events.
During the subsequent China Open and Zheng Open events, Zheng Qinwen was without a coach's guidance. As a result, she had to rely on Wu Di to temporarily lead her in the Zhengzhou station competition. Zheng Qinwen did not disappoint, ultimately winning the championship at the Zhengzhou station.
By the end of the year, Zheng Qinwen announced that she had re-signed with her former coach, Ribar, and they have continued to collaborate until now. The reason Botini temporarily served as the coach for this Australian Open was due to Ribar's need for surgery, leading to such an arrangement.
Unfortunately, Fissette's coaching of Naomi Osaka did not yield the expected results. In many stations throughout last season, Naomi Osaka failed to demonstrate her expected level of play. After the US Open, Naomi Osaka decided to part ways with Fissette, ending their coaching relationship.
He got what he deserved. Having chosen betrayal, one must be prepared to face the consequences; being shown the door is only natural, after all, it's the result of his own actions.
Fissette is one of the top coaches in the tennis world, and naturally, he wouldn't stay idle for long. Last October, Swiatek made a decision to partner with Fissette, embarking on a new journey in the tennis realm.
However, in the year-end finals, Swiatek's record was 2 wins and 1 loss, failing to achieve group advancement. This Australian Open event marks the first Grand Slam tournament they participated in together.
More than a year has passed since that incident, and Zheng Qinwen made significant progress last season. Although there was some resentment at first, those emotions have faded over time, and Zheng Qinwen has gradually let go, forgiving him.
After the training session between Zheng Qinwen and Swiatek ended, Fissette proactively approached Zheng Qinwen to shake hands, indicating that the two have reconciled. Given Zheng Qinwen's outstanding current achievements, this may also be a crucial factor in resolving their previous grievances.
Looking at it from another perspective, perhaps it was precisely Fissette's sudden departure that ignited Zheng Qinwen's fighting spirit. Every time she faced Naomi Osaka, Zheng Qinwen would show exceptional dedication and vigor.
Now, Zheng Qinwen has entered the ranks of the world's top players and no longer holds any grudges against Fissette. After shaking hands, Fissette even joked with Zheng Qinwen during training, showing that there are no more barriers between them.
In this Australian Open competition, Zheng Qinwen's luck in the draw wasn't great, as she was placed in the same quarter with her nemesis, Sabalenka, making it quite challenging for her to reach the final. Looking at Swiatek's lower half of the draw, the situation is relatively easier, and it's estimated that Swiatek will achieve quite good results this time. However, if these two want to meet, it can only be in the final.