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Swiatek Credits Nadal's Academy for Strong Season Start

4/21/2026

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Iga Swiatek, a Polish tennis player, credited Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis star, with inspiring her during a training week at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca.
Swiatek won her opening clay-court match in Stuttgart against Laura Siegemund, marking a positive start to her season.
Swiatek recently hired Francisco Roig as her coach.
Training in front of Rafael Nadal motivated Iga Swiatek to focus on solid footwork and decision-making.

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Iga Swiatek, a Polish tennis player, credited Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis star, with inspiring her during a training week at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca.
Swiatek won her opening clay-court match in Stuttgart against Laura Siegemund, marking a positive start to her season.
Swiatek recently hired Francisco Roig as her coach.
Training in front of Rafael Nadal motivated Iga Swiatek to focus on solid footwork and decision-making.