Paris, May 27 (Reporter) World No. 1 Iga Swiatek on Tuesday opened up on a deeply emotional moment she experienced following Rafael Nadal’s defeat to Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the 2021 French Open, revealing she was left in tears while the Spanish legend remained composed. Speaking in Paris, where she attended Nadal’s farewell ceremony at Roland Garros alongside tennis greats Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, the Polish star recounted her poignant memory of meeting Nadal the day after his loss. "In 2021 when he lost against Novak in the semis and everybody was staying at the same hotel — the Novotel — I remember, I was devastated that he lost," Swiatek said. "And the next day, I met him because he was just sitting there after breakfast or something, and I asked him, ‘How does he feel?’ He was chill. He’s like, ‘Oh, it’s just a tennis match. I’ll get many more chances’. I was, like, ‘What? Why am I crying if he’s not crying?’” Swiatek, a self-confessed admirer of Nadal, has often spoken of her reverence for the 14-time French Open champion, who remains an iconic figure at Roland Garros. Her emotional recollection highlights the deep respect and personal connection many younger players feel toward the Spaniard. Nadal’s farewell ceremony on Sunday was marked by tributes from fellow legends of the game and an outpouring of admiration from fans and players alike...////...