Rafael Nadal faces a tough draw, while Novak Djokovic looks to get back on track at Roland Garros.
This year’s French Open marks the 20th anniversary of 2004 Roland Garros, the strangest major of this century. You will recall that, in an all-Argentina final, little-known Gastón Gaudio, down 0–2 sets, rode a spirited crowd and rallied to defeat Guillermo Coria. Neither player was much heard from again. The following year, a muscular Spanish teenager entered the draw for the first time.
Alcaraz will look to follow up his Indian Wells title with a strong showing in Paris. / Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsThe headline: Zverev starts against Nadal, a final quality match … and one he should win. It would be peak tennis if he won his first major at the same time as hisstrides into public view.
As good a pick as any, especially given Zverev’s Rome title last week and clay-court prowess–who can forget hisMedvedev always provides good theater, especially with dirt underfoot. He is forever downplaying his prospects on clay, then acquits himself just fine. We’ll see if his leg injury is a concern.After Djokovic, Rublev has won more titles than any player since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next clause inevitably:Big chance here.
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