{"id":42731,"date":"2026-04-15T10:18:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rafanadalacademy.com\/sin-categorizar\/iga-swiatek-prepares-for-the-clay-swing-at-the-rafa-nadal-academy-with-rafa-himself-on-court-it-was-a-privilege-to-have-him\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:26:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:26:54","slug":"iga-swiatek-prepares-for-the-clay-swing-at-the-rafa-nadal-academy-with-rafa-himself-on-court-it-was-a-privilege-to-have-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rafanadalacademy.com\/en\/news\/iga-swiatek-prepares-for-the-clay-swing-at-the-rafa-nadal-academy-with-rafa-himself-on-court-it-was-a-privilege-to-have-him\/","title":{"rendered":"Iga \u015awi\u0105tek prepares for the clay swing at the Rafa Nadal Academy with Rafa himself on court: \u201cIt was a privilege to have him\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Rafa Nadal Academy has recently hosted a clay-court training block for Iga \u015awi\u0105tek, one of the leading figures on the international circuit and a six-time Grand Slam champion.<\/p>\n\n

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The former world No. 1 has chosen the Academy\u2019s facilities in Mallorca to prepare for one of the most demanding stretches of the season, while also beginning a new professional chapter alongside Spanish coach Francis Roig, who spent 17 years as part of Rafa Nadal\u2019s team.<\/p>\n\n

During her stay, \u015awi\u0105tek had the opportunity to share training sessions with Rafa Nadal himself, who welcomed her via social media: \u201cWelcome back to the Rafa Nadal Academy, enjoy your time here. We hope you feel at home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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