Rafael Nadal remains one of the top favorites to raise the Musketeers Cup. The Balearic got his victoria 300 in Grand Slams by beating the French by partials of 6-3, 6-1 and 6-4 Corentine Moutet.
the field of Philippe Chatrier saw Nadal in his upgraded version, and every day he steps into his backyard, he transforms into the monster he has won 13 times Roland Garrosand remains a candidate to lift the title for the 14th time in history…unusual.
When @RafaelNadal turns on the jets #RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/5iClQ2G5Jl
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“I played a good game against a great rival, with a lot of talent“, acknowledged the Spaniard on the track. “It’s a daily job. The last two months have not been easy, although the start of the season was incredible. But I’ve had to be out of competition for a whileso victories like today help me, It gives me the opportunity to return to training tomorrow. I’m enjoying being at Roland Garrosthe most important tournament of the year for me”.
300 Grand Slam wins
@RafaelNadal reaches a HISTORIC record after beating Moutet (6-3, 6-1, 6-4) in #RolandGarros.
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The fifth seed knew how to set the pace of the game with total conviction. In a day in which candidates for the title as Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev Raising match points, the Spaniard took the court full of concentration. Nadal dominated the first two sets keeping Moutet away from his serve, setting up both sets without facing a break ball. The Spaniard curved his forehand to place the ball outside the Frenchman’s comfort zone, which he punished with a determined backhand.
@RafaelNadal imposes its law and already places two sets (6-3, 6-1) on Moutet in Paris.
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The versatile local game, capable of changing rhythms and directions with great ease, was an ideal test to test the state of the Spaniard’s left foot. If braces had been a cause for concern in the Italian Forumwhere he was physically depleted by a chronic injury, his steadfastness was again notable for the second game consecutive in pars. Neither the drops nor the swings of Moutet were an impediment to an energetic Nadal from start to finish.
The Spaniard’s victory had historical significance in men’s professional tennis. Nadal became the third man to win 300 Grand Slam singles matchessigning a mark previously achieved by Novak Djokovic (324) y Roger Federer (369). In a legendary race, the Spaniard shared his victories in the Australian Open (76), Roland Garros (107), Wimbledon (53) and US Open (64).
Rafael Nadal has an impeccable record (10-0) against French players on the clay of Roland Garros. Before beating Moutet, the Spaniard had added wins in Paris against the locals Richard Gasquet (3), Benoit Paire, Quentin Halys, Gianni Mina, Nicolas Devilder, Paul-Henri Mathieu and Sebastian Grosjean.
