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Three-time defending champion Swiatek, along with men’s winner Carlos Alcaraz, were in the crowd for a tribute ceremony to 14-time champion Nadal on Sunday.

On Monday, the Pole claimed her 22nd successive French Open match win as she beat Slovakia’s Sramkova 6-3 6-3 in Paris.

“I knew the cameras were on Carlos [Alcaraz] behind me so I needed to be brave, but seeing Rafa crying makes me more emotional,” Swiatek said.

“It’s great the tennis world could show their appreciation and tell Rafa we are really thankful for everything he did. He is a huge inspiration.

“Even when he’s not playing, even him being here yesterday inspired me a lot. Thanks Rafa.”

Badosa paid tribute to her fellow Spaniard after a hard-fought 6-7 (1-7) 6-1 6-4 victory over four-time major champion Naomi Osaka.

Pointing to the silver plaque featuring Nadal’s footprint next to the net post on Court Philippe Chatrier, Badosa said: “When I was 7-6 down the first thing I did was to look over there, to get inspiration from Rafa.

“I was like ‘come on Paula, you have to fight like he would’.

“Thanks Rafa. We really miss you.”