'For Sure I’m Gonna Cry...': Iga Swiatek Reflects On Rafael Nadal’s Legacy Ahead Of Roland Garros Tribute; Video

As Roland Garros prepares to honor the legendary Rafael Nadal following his retirement from professional tennis, world No. 5 Iga Swiatek has spoken with heartfelt emotion about what the moment means to her personally.

“I really want to watch it,” Swiatek said in a press conference. “I’ll see what the schedule looks like for Monday… I need to be aware that for sure I’m gonna cry.” Nadal, who officially retired last year, leaves behind an unparalleled legacy at the French Open—winning the tournament a record 14 times and etching his name into the clay with a legacy unmatched in tennis history. For Swiatek, a four-time Roland Garros champion herself, Nadal’s impact has been more than just professional—it’s deeply personal.

“We should all kind of get together and celebrate Rafa and what he did for our sport,” she added. “What kind of inspiration he was and still is. It means a lot to me. So I would love to be there. We will see about the schedule.”

Swiatek has long admired Nadal’s relentless work ethic, humility, and dominance on the Parisian clay. His retirement marks the end of an era, not just for fans but for fellow players who grew up idolizing him.

Though her participation in the ceremony depends on her own match schedule, one thing is certain: the tribute to Nadal will be an emotional moment for the tennis world. And for Iga Swiatek, like many others, it’s a chance to celebrate a hero whose influence extends far beyond the baseline.

'It Is Wildly Inappropriate...': Danielle Collins Tells Cameraman To Back Off In Strasbourg Clash With Emma Raducanu; Video

In a dramatic Round of 16 match at the Internationaux de Strasbourg, American tennis star Danielle Collins secured a hard-fought victory over Britain's Emma Raducanu, winning 4-6, 6-1, 6-3. The match, however, was marked by an incident involving a cameraman during a changeover.

During the second set, as Collins was preparing to hydrate during a changeover, she noticed a cameraman positioned uncomfortably close to both her and Raducanu. Expressing her discomfort, Collins addressed the situation directly, stating, "I need to get water. We're on a changeover. You don't need to be that close to me and you don't need to be on top of Emma. It's wildly inappropriate."

The incident occurred shortly after Raducanu had taken a medical timeout due to an apparent back injury. Despite the interruption, Collins maintained her focus, dominating the second set and ultimately clinching the match in the third.

With this victory, Collins advances to the quarterfinals in Strasbourg, where she is set to face either Jessica Pegula or Anna Kalinskaya. As she continues her impressive run, Collins remains a formidable presence on the court, both in skill and in advocating for player comfort and respect.