Iga Swiatek will quarantine for a few days after Polish President Andrzej Duda tests positive for COVID-19.
The recent Roland Garros champion met the Polish President a few days ago after achieving a historic sporting moment for Poland.
Becoming the first Polish Grand Slam tennis champion in singles warranted a huge congratulations from Political and historical leaders as the 19 year-old prepares for life under the spotlight.
However this morning, Swiatek announced that she will now undergo quarantine after coming into close contact with the Polish President, who tested positive for COVID-19.
In a statement on Twitter in Polish, Swiatek stated, “Neither I nor my teammates have symptoms of the Coronavirus,” the Pole said.
“We perform tests regularly. In accordance with the applicable procedures, we are quarantined. We will repeat the tests in three days. We wish you a lot of health, take care.”
Although tests are negative so far, the incubation period is 10 days so Swiatek will have to quarantine until then.
One bit of good news for Swiatek, is she got to meet her idol Rafael Nadal via a zoom call.
Swiatek, who idolised Nadal when she was younger, met Nadal as she talked about her 2021 preparations and winning Roland Garros.
No doubt the 19 year-old will be eager to meet Nadal in Australia as she looks to win more grand slams next year.
