Many are claiming Rafael Nadal will be present in spirit in the 2023 French Open final even though he had to miss the tournament, as both of the women's finalists are his fans.Iga Swiatek and Karolina Muchova will feature in the women's singles final of the 2023 French Open on Saturday, June 10. Swiatek and Muchova are both self-confessed fans of Rafael Nadal, a 14-time Roland Garros champion. A photo of the two finalists with the Spaniard went viral on social media soon after the final between them was confirmed."2023 Roland Garros women's final: Rafan vs Rafan," reads the caption from tennis journalist Bastien Fachan on social media.Bastien Fachan@BastienFachan2023 Roland-Garros women's final:Rafan vs Rafan701752023 Roland-Garros women's final:Rafan vs Rafan https://t.co/rIe7e0IOYgNadal's fans were quick to react to the picture, suggesting that their favorite player was in the final even though he wasn't playing."Rafa in the final without even playing the tournament, the RG dominance doesn’t stop," wrote a fan on Twitter.Raphaël Dabadie🇫🇷@RaphaelDabadieRafa in the final without even playing the tournament, the RG dominance doesn’t stop 🛑 twitter.com/bastienfachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachan2023 Roland-Garros women's final:Rafan vs Rafan37112023 Roland-Garros women's final:Rafan vs Rafan https://t.co/rIe7e0IOYgRafa in the final without even playing the tournament, the RG dominance doesn’t stop 🛑 twitter.com/bastienfachan/…"See when I say we will always have Paris," added another.v.@tllisehraised an entire generation of tennis players, the icon he is twitter.com/BastienFachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachan2023 Roland-Garros women's final:Rafan vs Rafan5752023 Roland-Garros women's final:Rafan vs Rafan https://t.co/rIe7e0IOYgraised an entire generation of tennis players, the icon he is twitter.com/BastienFachan/…"Rised an entire generation of tennis players, the icon he is," one fan wrote.ash 🎯@lwtfinallyfreesee when i say we will always have paris twitter.com/bastienfachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachan2023 Roland-Garros women's final:Rafan vs Rafan26752023 Roland-Garros women's final:Rafan vs Rafan https://t.co/rIe7e0IOYgsee when i say we will always have paris twitter.com/bastienfachan/…Interestingly enough, a fan highlighted that the same thing could be seen on the men's side of the draw too."It could also be the same on the Men's side. Alcaraz vs Ruud," they wrote.John Coffey@kkketan02@BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek It could also be the same on Mens side.Alcaraz vs Ruud.291@BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek It could also be the same on Mens side.Alcaraz vs Ruud.Some fans, however, were unhappy about the angle of the original 'Rafan vs Rafan' tweet, saying that the focus should be on the women."How about not celebrating women’s success through portraying them as fans of a male figure but rather as exceptional tennis players? We get it, Rafa has fans in other players but enough is enough," a fan expressed.ralph 🎾@gaymsetmatch@BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek how about not celebrating women’s success through portraying them as fans of a male figure but rather as exceptional tennis players? we get it, rafa has fans in other players but enough is enough31@BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek how about not celebrating women’s success through portraying them as fans of a male figure but rather as exceptional tennis players? we get it, rafa has fans in other players but enough is enoughOthers found a way to use the angle as a justification of why it was almost exclusively men who were featured in French Open 2023 night sessions."The fact that Iga's idol is an ATP player explains a lot why most of the night sessions at Roland Garros are for the ATP," a fan wrote on TwitterMaumau123@Maumau1267@BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek The fact that Iga's idol is an ATP player explains a lot why most of the night sessions at Roland Garros are for the ATP.@BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek The fact that Iga's idol is an ATP player explains a lot why most of the night sessions at Roland Garros are for the ATP.Here are some more reactions:Bill Packets@BillPackets@BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek rafa owes it to all tennis fans to bring back the capris for one last dance before he goes6@BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek rafa owes it to all tennis fans to bring back the capris for one last dance before he goesKyra Kyrgios@Kyra11960@BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek Nadal fans in quotes talking about Djokovic instead of celebrating their idol like Iga and Karolina do. Stay toxic.@BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek Nadal fans in quotes talking about Djokovic instead of celebrating their idol like Iga and Karolina do. Stay toxic.christina⁸ 🇨🇭🔥🇪🇦@rogerxnadal@BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek I hope this year winners will be rafa fans it'll be emotional2@BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek I hope this year winners will be rafa fans 😭 it'll be emotionalmady | rg hates me@theWAGprojecthe’s gonna be there in spirit 🥹 twitter.com/bastienfachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachan2023 Roland-Garros women's final:Rafan vs Rafan722762023 Roland-Garros women's final:Rafan vs Rafan https://t.co/rIe7e0IOYghe’s gonna be there in spirit 🥹❤️ twitter.com/bastienfachan/…BAYA3@kareem_baya3🫶 twitter.com/BastienFachan/…Bastien Fachan@BastienFachan2023 Roland-Garros women's final:Rafan vs Rafan727762023 Roland-Garros women's final:Rafan vs Rafan https://t.co/rIe7e0IOYg🫶 twitter.com/BastienFachan/…S.S@write2swagatam@BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek This is Rolland Garros heritage @BastienFachan @karomuchova7 @iga_swiatek This is Rolland Garros heritage ❤️Tomas Etcheverry tries to use Rafael Nadal's picture for luck at French Open 2023Rafael Nadal after winning his 14th Roland Garros title in 2022Tomas Etcheverry tried an interesting tactic before his French Open 2023 quarterfinal against Alexander Zverev.The Argentine was seen warming up for his match on Wednesday when he decided to try to steal a bit of luck from Rafael Nadal. During the preparation, Etcheverry touched Rafa's picture in the Roland Garros players hallway.giovannipelazzo@giovannipelazzoEtcheverry che accarezza il poster di Nadal prima di entrare in campo 🥹Via IG @rolandgarros32547Etcheverry 🇦🇷 che accarezza il poster di Nadal prima di entrare in campo 🥹Via IG @rolandgarros https://t.co/spyGCFnlRJThe 23-year-old's "trick" worked only for one set, as he lost to Zverev in the quarterfinals 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 4-6.Nevertheless, because he reached the quarterfinals, Etcheverry has secured a career-high ranking as World No. 32. He is just above Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and trails Sebastian Korda by just 19 points.