"Iga Swiatek is a huge inspiration for everyone, even for me" - Rafael Nadal praises Swiatek after US Open charity exhibition

Rafael Nadal teamed up with Iga Swiatek for the US Open charity event and after it, he praised her to a Polish fan.

Nadal was briefly stopped by a Polish fan who was able to get a comment from Nadal on Swiatek and how she dealt with the occasion of playing with her idol. This was not a tour event so there was no media availability after but Nadal was kind enough to say a few things to the fan asked. Swiatek herself was never shy in admitting that she grew up idolizing Nadal and she still speaks very highly of him.

Nadal returned the favour by explaining that he actually draws inspiration from her as well:

"It was great. Iga (Swiatek), I think, is a huge inspiration for everyone, even for me [with] the way that she is very natural, very humble. It has been a pleasure to have her next to me on the court. We had some fun and [it was] for a very good cause, so happy to enjoy that moment."

The duo took on John McEnroe and Coco Gauff beating them 10-8 in a match tiebreak.