Wimbledon is where tennis tradition meets perfection, or at least, that’s the promise. But this year, the world’s most prestigious tournament is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. From overlooked legends to identity slip-ups, a string of factual errors during live broadcasts has fans and insiders asking: Has Wimbledon dropped the ball on the details? The noise only grew louder when the latest error involved none other than World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, giving the controversy even more traction and scrutiny.

The most recent blunder came during World No. 1 Iga Swiatek’s match against Liudmila Samsonova, when a man seated in her player box was shown on screen and confidently labeled by the official broadcast as “IGA SWIATEK’S COACH – WIM FISSETTE.” Viewers didn’t take long to spot the mistake; the man in question, wearing a white jacket, navy lining, glasses, and a watch, was definitely not Fissette. The broadcast graphic, which also displayed the live match score (Swiatek leading the second set 1-0, down 15-30 in the current game after winning the first), was clipped and shared by the tennis fan account @tennisywilliam on X.

For Fissette, a respected figure in the coaching world, the mix-up not only muddled public perception but also raised eyebrows over how such a basic error could air during a Grand Slam. As of now, Wimbledon hasn’t issued a correction. This misstep follows an earlier controversy involving a Wimbledon broadcast graphic comparing Grand Slam counts.

The stat claimed: “Margaret Court is tied with Novak for the most Slams all-time (24), but Roger has the most Wimbledon titles (8) and @Martina’s 9 seem to have NO value.” The line, meant to spotlight Federer’s achievements, sparked backlash for overlooking Martina Navratilova’s all-time Wimbledon record of nine titles, the most in history.

The dismissive tone toward one of the sport’s greatest champions led to widespread frustration among fans and legends alike. Together, the back-to-back blunders raise serious questions about the editorial standards behind Wimbledon’s live coverage. With the tournament serving as a global show for tennis, accuracy in names, faces, and historic achievements is non-negotiable. Whether it’s a legendary champion like Navratilova or a respected coach like Fissette, Wimbledon owes its audience and the sport’s legacy more careful attention.

Fans outraged as Wimbledon mislabels Iga Swiatek’s coach on-air

One fan didn’t hold back, posting, “Who the hell is this? Cuz that is NOT Wim Fissette,” while another joked, “He aged so quickly sitting next to D.” The frustration isn’t without merit. Misidentifying someone as prominent as Wim Fissette,  isn’t just a harmless slip, it’s a baffling oversight. The viral moment not only caused confusion but also raised questions about how such a basic, high-profile mistake could slip through at the sport’s most elite tournament.

In reality, Wim Fissette has been coaching Iga Swiatek since October 17, 2024, after she parted ways with former coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, who had guided her since late 2021. Fissette, a highly respected Belgian coach, has previously worked with multiple Grand Slam champions including Kim Clijsters, Naomi Osaka, Victoria Azarenka, and Angelique Kerber. Known for his direct and honest feedback, Fissette’s no-nonsense style has been a natural fit for Swiatek’s focused, methodical approach to competition.

Since teaming up, Fissette has helped Swiatek maintain her elite form, including a strong showing at the 2025 French Open. During the Miami Open in March 2025, Swiatek revealed she had started dialing back in-match coaching to stay mentally locked in, a sign of their evolving, trust-based working relationship. Given Fissette’s reputation and stature in the tennis world, misidentifying him on air isn’t just careless, it’s a sign that something is off behind the scenes. For the record, Wim Fissette is 45 years old and very much not the man Wimbledon put on screen.

Another fan summed up the chaos perfectly: “Imagine coaching the World No. 1 and they give your credit to some random dude 💀💔.” Others joined in, with one joking, “Imagine the real Wim logging on like ‘…who dis?’” and another demanding, “Who’s in charge back there??” While the moment sparked plenty of anger online, it also showed a deeper issue: how does a tournament as prestigious as Wimbledon allow such a fundamental error to slip through its broadcast team?

Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time Wimbledon’s coverage has fumbled the basics. In 2025 alone, the tournament faced serious glitches with its new electronic line-calling system. During the Fritz vs. Khachanov quarterfinal, a phantom “fault” was triggered mid-rally, forcing officials to halt play. In another incident, the Hawk-Eye system shut down entirely during Kartal vs. Pavlyuchenkova, resulting in a clearly out ball going uncalled. Wimbledon later admitted it was due to an operator error and quickly issued an apology while updating the system.

Broadcast errors have also marred the BBC’s Wimbledon coverage. In one embarrassing moment, BBC Sport published a fake result, claiming Iga Swiatek had defeated McNally before the match had even been played. The incorrect score remained visible overnight. In another instance, viewers watching Dan Evans vs. Novak Djokovic were left stunned when the broadcast randomly cut away mid-match to scenic shots, missing a chunk of gameplay. With all these slip-ups combined, it’s clear the Swiatek coach mix-up isn’t an isolated incident, it’s part of a worrying pattern of high-level broadcast and tech mishandling at the very top of the game.

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