"Iga Swiatek is a huge inspiration for everyone, even for me" - Rafael Nadal praises Swiatek after US Open charity exhibition
WTAFriday, 26 August 2022 at 09:30
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.
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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.
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