WATCH: “Maybe I was crying because there are cameras,” Iga Swiatek reveals the reason behind her emotional breakdown after match against Naomi Osaka at Roland Garros

Swiatek is still recovering from the after effects of the Naomi Osaka marathon.

WATCH: “Maybe I was crying because there are cameras,” Iga Swiatek reveals the reason behind her emotional breakdown after match against Naomi Osaka at Roland Garros

Iga Swiatek reveals her emotions of the Naomi Osaka match in her Roland Garros press conference (via Imago/screengrab X)

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek memorably celebrated her 23rd birthday on Friday by advancing to the second week of the French Open with a straight-sets victory over Marie Bouzkova. However, it appears Swiatek is still reflecting on her epic second-round match against Naomi Osaka.

In a clash between the current World No. 1 and the former World No. 1, Swiatek narrowly defeated the Japanese star 7-6, 1-6, 7-5, saving one match point in the process. The top seed was seen in tears after this marathon win, capturing the attention of everyone on social media.

Maybe I was crying because there are cameras on the gym. Well, just overwhelmed with emotions. I honestly thought that I'm going to be out of the tournament. Even though I felt something on court, it kind of hit me after. I was happy that I won, but I still felt like I was really on the edge. I just cried.
Iga Swiatek said in her post-match press conference

When the Roland Garros draws were released, Alexander Zverev vs. Rafael Nadal was touted as the match to watch. However, the spotlight shifted to the thrilling encounter between Swiatek and Osaka. The match garnered reactions from multiple former and current tennis legends, such as Andy Murray, on X (formerly known as Twitter).

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With Swiatek given a lifeline, many tennis fans expect her to go all the way. The top seed is currently on a 15-match winning streak, bolstered by her recent victories in Madrid and Rome.

Iga Swiatek reaches the second week of Roland Garros after a third-round demolition

Iga Swiatek celebrated her 23rd birthday with a decisive straight-sets win over Marie Bouzkova, continuing her quest for a third consecutive Roland Garros title. She is hoping to become the first female player after Justine Henin to accomplish this feat.

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Iga Swiatek (via Imago)

After being tested by Naomi Osaka in a challenging second-round match on Wednesday, Swiatek experienced a much smoother match on Court Philippe-Chatrier in the third round.

The World No. 1 secured a 6-4, 6-2 victory as Bouzkova found it difficult to contend with her powerful shots. Swiatek even relinquished one of her two breaks toward the end of the first set without jeopardizing her dominance.

The Polish superstar broke serve at the start of the second set, setting the stage for a commanding conclusion to the match. She sealed her victory with a powerful forehand down the line. Next, Swiatek will face Anastasia Potapova, who edged Wang Xinyu in a three-set thriller on Friday.

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