The Spanish tennis player warns that the Serbs arrive better prepared for the crossing which will face them for a place in the semi-finals of the French competition, in the duel which will take place today, from 2:45 p.m.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are preparing with everything that will be a key duel in their aspirations to win the Roland Garros title. The two tennis players will meet again this Tuesday (2:45 p.m.) for a place in the semi-finals of the tournament in one of the classic duels that paralyze the world.
Of course, on this occasion the Spaniard grants all the favoritism to his rival, since he considers that the Balkan arrives much better prepared for this instance, since he comes from a series of nine consecutive victories which led him to keep the title of Masters of Rome and arrives without giving up any set in Paris.
That’s how I showed it in the press conference before the game. “I hope to be well enough to train tomorrow. I haven’t played against Djokovic for a year and it’s a great challenge. They have won the last nine games, they are Roma champions and they will be confident. “, declared the man of Manacori during a press conference.
The physique is something that could end up pushing the bill for the current number 5 in the ATP rankings, especially after the Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime forced him to play five sets to reach the quarter-finals.
“I know my situation and I accept it. What I’ll do is fight, can’t complain ’cause I’m in quarters . Two and a half weeks ago, as hopeful as I was, I didn’t know if I was going to be there and I’m enjoying a few quarters. Every game can be my last at Roland Garros Nadal pointed out.
For his part, Djokovic arrives with an overwhelming step. The number 1 hasn’t dropped a set during his time in Paris and is delighted to achieve his third Roland Garros crown, matching 21 of the big wins with Nadal in the tournament where the Spaniard is the best.
For the same reason, Nadal emphasizes the details, like playing in the daytime with natural light or at night. “The game with Djokovic could be my last game here and I know Roland Garros by day and I would prefer to play by day. . I went through a complicated process with my foot and I don’t know what will happen to my career. What I’m trying to do is enjoy and keep living the dream of playing tennis and reaching the final rounds of Roland Garros,” he said.
Regarding favoritism, Nadal points out that “this time, along with 2015, are the two times he’s been the clearest favorite. The other times I was a little more or 50/50 ″.
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