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Swiatek on Why She Shed Tears After Osaka Win

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, May 31, 2024

A flood of feelings triggered Iga Swiatek to interrupt down in tears after her pulsating Roland Garros comeback conquest of Naomi Osaka.

World No. 1 Swiatek dug down with deep defiance denying match level in a 7-6(1), 1-6, 7-5 second-round victory over fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Court Philippe Chatrier.

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Afterward, as Swiatek did her post-match stretching routine within the fitness center, Roland Garros cameras caught the overwhelming emotion erupt as Swiatek began crying.

The three-time Roland Garros champion stated afterward the reduction from her nice escape prompted the emotional launch.

“Maybe I was crying because there are cameras on the gym,” Swiatek stated. “Well, just overwhelmed with emotions. I honestly thought that I’m going to be out of the tournament.

“Even although I felt one thing on courtroom, it form of hit me after. I used to be pleased that I gained, however I nonetheless felt like I used to be actually on the sting. So, yeah, I simply cried.”

No time for tears today as Swiatek shredded Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2 to score her 17th straight Roland Garros win and reach the French Open fourth round for the sixth straight year.

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