ATP, Roland Garros > Toni Nadal: “The first week, Rafael is not the favourite. But if he manages to get through this first week, he becomes the favourite”

While on the show Bartoli Timand on RMC Sunday nightToni Nadal gave news of Rafa but also estimated that his nephew could go for a 15^e Roland‐Garros (from May 28 to June 11), under certain conditions.

” I have already said it. The first week, Rafael Nadal is not favorite. But if he manages to get through the first week, he becomes the favourite. I’m confident. Last year he struggled to get into his tournament, he wasn’t playing his best tennis (even if he won in 3 short sets in his first 3 games, editor’s note). But against Felix Auger‐Aliassime, in the round of 16, he managed to get out of a very difficult match. He was moving better and better with his legs. Then he beat Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev even though he got injured, and Casper Ruud in the final. So of course Rafa will still be a serious contender to win the title, but it all depends on his health. »

Published on Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 09:22