5 best moments from Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek s doubles match in US Open s Tennis Plays for Peace exhibition × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Tennis US Open 2022 Listicle 5 best moments from Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek s doubles match in US Open s Tennis Plays for Peace exhibition By Kristina Villanueva Modified 25 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek teams up for the US Open's Tennis Plays for Peace initiative. Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek team up for the US Open's Tennis Plays for Peace initiative. Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek formed a dream partnership as they found themselves on the same side of the net for the US Open's Tennis Plays for Peace event. Nadal and Swiatek clashed against America's generational stars John McEnroe and Coco Gauff in an exhibition doubles match. The event was jointly held by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), Women's Tennis Association (WTA), International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the four Grand Slams to raise funds to support humanitarian relief efforts for the war in Ukraine. The tandem of the idol – Nadal – and the huge, self-confessed fan – Swiatek – delighted fans and the fight that they produced did not disappoint. Here are some of the best moments from Nadal and Swiatek's doubles match against tennis legend McEnroe and rising teen star Gauff. #1 Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek produced magic from the get-go US Open Tennis@usopenThe Tennis Plays for Peace event is two-points in and the points are already quality.62677The Tennis Plays for Peace event is two-points in and the points are already quality. https://t.co/WgeUiWpVOw Nadal and Swiatek posted a 2-0 lead against their foes, thrilling fans with their superb net play and defensive lobs. The idol-and-fan duo tested their mettle at the net against great volleyer McEnroe and youngster Gauff, with Nadal chasing after an angled volley by Gauff with a backhand volley on the run. Swiatek launched a lob that McEnroe returned with a backhand volley. Nadal saw the opportunity as he swung another lob which eighteen-year-old Gauff, standing on the forecourt, avoided only for McEnroe to hit it short. #2 Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek drew gasps with their tweeners US Open Tennis@usopen.@iga_swiatek & @RafaelNadal put on a tweener CLINIC 2997340.@iga_swiatek & @RafaelNadal put on a tweener CLINIC https://t.co/Y63T41Mrex Up 3-1, Nadal and Swiatek spiced up the exchange with tweeners that electrified the crowd. As McEnroe hit a backhand volley, Swiatek raced forward to fire a tweener. With Gauff readily countering at the net, Nadal ran towards the baseline to retrieve the ball with another tweener with his back against his opponents. Swiatek finished with her version of Nadal's whipping forehand that McEnroe failed to return. #3 A Rafael Nadal backhand draws match-clinching error from John McEnroe US Open Tennis@usopenGame. Set. Match.@rafaelnadal and @iga_swiatek win the first Tennis Plays for Peace tiebreak!1730207Game. Set. [email protected] and @iga_swiatek win the first Tennis Plays for Peace tiebreak! https://t.co/3qiin11gmM Playing in just a 10-point tiebreak set, Nadal sealed it with a backhand down-the-line that drew a match-clinching error from McEnroe. At 9-8, with the Gauff-McEnroe pair down by one point, Swiatek returned the latter's serve with a forehand. A brief exchange ensued between the two before Nadal intercepted with a forehand to counter McEnroe's backhand volley. McEnroe had no problem counterpunching with a forehand volley at the net as he thanked the Spaniard for his shot. But Nadal was quick to answer with a backhand down-the-line that the volleying McEnroe had no answer for this time. #4 The Rafael Nadal-Iga Swiatek on-court dynamics Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal celebrate during their exhibition doubles match in the US Open's Tennis Plays for Peace event. The newly formed Nadal and Swiatek duo might soon draw calls for a mixed doubles partnership as fans loved watching them play together. One fan posted a photo of the two preparing to hit from the baseline in disbelief of their partnership. "Is Rafiga [portmanteau of Nadal and Swiatek's first names] reality?" the tweet read. Relevant Tennis Stats & Info@RelevantTennisIs Rafiga reality?#USOpen15816Is Rafiga reality?#USOpen https://t.co/DMfFgpF2NU Another user posted two photos of Swiatek and Nadal, with the latter crouching at the net and signaling the Pole from behind. Ryan@Some1NamedRyan13323 https://t.co/15s1UZGU2d #5 Iga Swiatek is living every Rafael Nadal fan s dreams Iga Swiatek (right) has spoken many times about being a Rafael Nadal fan. In GIFs posted by a Twitter user, World No. 1 Swiatek could be seen enjoying her time in a rare doubles partnership with the 22-time Grand Slam champion. Out of Context Iga Swiatek@SwiatekOOC57589https://t.co/I9O5KYorZz In one clip, Nadal and Swiatek could be seen talking, with the Mallorcan gesticulating and smiling. The hug after the win was a precious moment to share with one's idol, too.Out of Context Iga Swiatek@SwiatekOOCMatch Swiatek/Nadal!36652Match Swiatek/Nadal! https://t.co/V7NALyHBzj Also Checkout:- US Open 2022 Schedule Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Anirudh × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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