Watch | World No. 1 Iga Swiatek raves about learnings from Rafael Nadal after storming into French Open Final

Iga Swiatek stormed into the French Open Final after defeating Russian Daria Kasatkina. The Russian stood no likelihood in opposition to the world no 1, who had a close to good day.

Iga Swiatek reacts after successful the semi remaining of the French Open. (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSIga Swiatek defeated Daria Kasatkina 6-2, 6-1 within the semisThe world no 1 gained her match in simply over an hourSwiatek will likely be up in opposition to Coco Gauff within the remaining

World no 1 Iga Swiatek stormed into the ultimate of the French Open after defeating Russian Daria Kasatkina in straight units. The Polish participant didn’t give any possibilities to her opponent, securing the win in just a bit over one hour in a dominating present. The 21-year-old, who has dropped only one set in your complete competitors, regarded in superb kind coming into the ultimate and will likely be up in opposition to United State of America’s teenage sensation Coco Gauff on Saturday June 4.

Speaking after her semi-final sport, an emotional Swiatek spoke concerning the help she has acquired and her studying from her idol Rafael Nadal.

“Pretty special moment. Yeah, I’m really emotional. I’m so grateful to be in this place and you know, be healthy and be able to play my game. It’s amazing and I love playing here,” mentioned Swiatek.

“Right after my first year there was COVID and I was not able to see how many Polish people would come. It’s overwhelming,” the word number 1 talked about the support she gets in the court.

Iga. Rafa.

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“I try to treat every match the same way. When I realise this is one of the biggest matches of the season, it could stress me out,” admitted Swiatek, who has given a correct scare in spherical 4 of the French Open by Chinese Qinwen Zheng.

Talking about Nadal, Swiatek mentioned that the legend’s humility stands out regardless of being probably the most profitable gamers of all time.

“He has inspired me both on-court and off-court. He is a very humble and down-to-earth guy who always says hi. I have seen him from close quarters and some matches on TV, always get to learn so much from him. It is just great to watch him play,” she informed the French Open crowd.