Roland Garros: The Nadal clan puts pressure on Djokovic
Published on March 27, 2023 at 04:35
On May 28, 2023, the Roland Garros tournament will begin. A very important tournament since it is the second Grand Slam tournament and which could allow Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic to win a 23rd. Rafael Nadal has also made Roland Garros his specialty, he who has won 14. His former coach and uncle, Toni Nadal sees the Spaniard arriving as a favorite, provided he is 100% physically.
Easy winner last year against Casper Ruud (6-3, 6-3, 6-0), Rafael Nadal will arrive at Porte d’Auteuil with two objectives: to preserve his title and prevent Novak Djokovic from winning a 23rd Grand Slam, then overtaking him. The Spaniard, who retired during the Australian Open must for the moment concentrate on his recovery to be able to be 100% and thus be favorite for the final victory.
“He is excited”
Toni Nadal spoke at length about his nephew in the columns of Brand. For him no doubt, Rafa is favorite of Roland Garros if he returns to his best form: “ I think if Rafa arrives in his best form, he can be considered a favorite, along with Alcaraz and Djokovic. Alcaraz is at a very high level and improving. I think he will be one of those three. Let’s not kid ourselves, when Rafa goes into competition, he needs guarantees to win. I don’t think he will go to play if he is not convinced that he will succeed. He is excited. »
“He is convinced that he can win”
Toni Nadal continues: “He is aware that to be in the top 10, you have to play constantly. He knew this was coming. It’s not something that worries him too much. What is important is that when he goes to play he is convinced that he can win and he is doing it, knowing that things are getting more and more difficult every year. »
