Iga Swiatek explains why she admires Rafael Nadal so much

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"Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek reveals one of the reasons why she admires Rafael Nadal so much is because the fame and popularity never changed him."

"Nadal is one of the greatest players in tennis history but fellow players often describe him as a humble and very nice guy."

"Swiatek, 20, grew up idolizing Nadal, and once she became a tennis player, she realized her idol was indeed a great person."

"At first I looked mostly at my older sister, Agata. I would sneak into tennis lessons. I started playing for my father and for her."

"When I grew up a bit, Rafael Nadal became my great reference."

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"I admire his work ethic and how success hasn't changed him, he's still a very nice and humble guy," Swiatek said.

"Swiatek has won her last 28 matches and she hasn't lost a match since mid-February. and she is the absolute favorite for the French Open title."

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