Iga Swiatek shares a special bond with Rafael Nadal and calls him her idol. The 21-time Grand Slam champion even texted her after her defeat in the semifinals of the 2022 Australian Open, a message Swiatek said motivated her a lot.
In the interview, Swiatek talked about her relationship with Nadal and how “supportive” he’s been. She also revealed her desire to guide younger players in the future.
Swiatek also disclosed her preference for claycourts but felt her hardcourt skills were improving, especially after a “breakthrough” season at the Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal to play Denis Kudla in the first round of Mexican Open 2022
After his historic triumph at the Australian Open, where he won a record 21st Major, Nadal will kick off his campaign at the Mexican Open on Monday against Denis Kudla. The Spaniard was scheduled to play Reilly Opelka but the big-serving American has since withdrawn from the event.
Apart from the Spaniard, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Matteo Berrettini will headline the ATP 500 event.
Rafael Nadal has won the Mexican Open thrice, his last win coming in 2020 where he didn’t drop a set on his way to the title.
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