
Iga Swiatek is a devoted fan of Rafael Nadal, and the retirement of the Spaniard had a profound impact on her. So much so, that by Indian Wells 2025, she admitted to having decided to disconnect from men's tennis following his retirement. However, the emergence of Joao Fonseca has rekindled her enthusiasm for following the ATP circuit, believing that the Brazilian is a burgeoning star.
Iga Swiatek says she stopped watching as much ATP when Rafa Nadal retired, but João Fonseca is making her excited about it again
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 6, 2025
“With enough peace of mind, step by step, he’s going to become a great player.” ❤️
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(via @ESPNBrasil)
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