Roland-Garros: Fear for Nadal, Alcaraz makes a sensational announcement

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Roland-Garros: Fear for Nadal, Alcaraz makes a sensational announcement

Published on May 4, 2023 at 06:35

Subject to numerous physical glitches for a few months, Rafael Nadal casts doubt on his presence at Roland-Garros at the end of May. Usually big favorite of the event, the Spaniard still does not seem ready to resume competition. For Carlos Alcaraz, despite his injury, Nadal can perform well on the Porte d’Auteuil side.

Rafael Nadal will he succeed in winning a 15th title at Roland-Garros this year? If the Taureau de Manacor seems untouchable when the latter steps onto the court of the French tournament, his Psoas injury contracted last January during the Open d’Australia worries observers. Because now 36 years old, Nadal has not replayed a single match since Melbourne.

Alcaraz “hopes” that Nadal will be present at Roland-Garros

Qualified for the quarter-finals of the tournament Madrid, Carlos Alcaraz took the opportunity to answer journalists’ questions about a possible return of Rafael Nadalhis compatriot. “Rafa’s return is always good news, he’s one of the best in history and we want to see him in every tournament. I say this as a player and as a tennis fan, I love to see him compete and learn from him. It’s a shame we haven’t been able to see him in competition in recent months. I hope he will be present in Rome, then at Roland Garros, where he will be a rival to beat.” says the 19-year-old in comments relayed by WeLoveTennis.

“Rafa is Rafa”, Alcaraz still convinced of Nadal’s level

“Even if he hasn’t played since Australia, a man who has won a tournament 14 times will still be tough to beat in this tournament, even if he arrives with no game rhythm. For him it will also be complicated, tennis requires a competitive rhythm, but Rafa is Rafa, even if he comes without many matches, he will certainly show a spectacular level”, concludes the Spaniard.