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Iga Swiatek Trains with Nadal's Coach Ahead of Clay Season

4/10/2026

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Iga Swiatek is training at the Rafael Nadal Academy with new coach Francisco Roig as she prepares for the clay season.
Danielle Collins warned it could be "scary" for competitors.
Rivals Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys expressed concern over Swiatek's potential resurgence.
Critics, including Nick Monroe, questioned Roig's professionalism in switching from Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to Swiatek without direct communication.
Swiatek aims to regain her form and identity with Rafael Nadal's guidance as she heads into the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix starting April 13.

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Iga Swiatek is training at the Rafael Nadal Academy with new coach Francisco Roig as she prepares for the clay season.
Danielle Collins warned it could be "scary" for competitors.
Rivals Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys expressed concern over Swiatek's potential resurgence.
Critics, including Nick Monroe, questioned Roig's professionalism in switching from Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to Swiatek without direct communication.
Swiatek aims to regain her form and identity with Rafael Nadal's guidance as she heads into the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix starting April 13.