record champion Rafael Nadal The world is locked in an all-time Grand Slam fight with the number one Novak Djokovik going in French Open But both can be influenced by teen sensation in the end Carlos Alcarazu,
Nadal, a 13-time title winner on Paris red clay, is far from his unstoppable best as he grapples with an old leg injury that flared up again in the build-up Roland Garros,
The Australian Open champions suffered early exits in Madrid and Rome with their most recent tournament victories in February.
However, the injured 35-year-old Spaniard’s count comes with a warning of risk as his two-set comeback victory over Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in this year’s Australian Open final proved to be true.
Nadal’s surprise victory meant he became the first male player to reach 21 Grand Slam titles, surpassing Roger Federer and Djokovic on the all-time list.
Djokovic, who missed the Australian Open after being denied vaccination for COVID-19 and his subsequent deportation amid media frenzy, is desperate to win Paris And the bridge level with Nadal’s leading race.
The Serb, who turns 35 this weekend, is back on track after his turbulent start to the year, winning the title last week in Rome with a straight-set victory over Greek world number four Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Djokovic is also no stranger to a return to the big stage, winning the title last year in Paris after toppling Tsitsipas after battling two sets.
The Greek, who thrives on the surface after winning his last three titles on clay, has long been touted as a Grand Slam winner and came close last year.
But he will also be looking over his shoulder at 19-year-old Alkaraj who is ready to jump in the queue.
teen is taken Tennis The world will take the world by storm this year with four titles including Miami and Madrid, and Paris will be established as one of the title favourites.
The big-smiling Spaniard, a qualifier only 12 months ago, may seem stunned by his progress this year, but he shows no signs or interest in slowing down as a storm in the world rankings.
“Yes, I am ready to win the Grand Slam and go for it,” said the world number six, who defeated both Nadal and Djokovic on his way to the Madrid title in May.
“It’s a goal for me this year to try and get my first Grand Slam. Let’s see what’s going to happen at Roland Garros.”
Nadal, a 13-time title winner on Paris red clay, is far from his unstoppable best as he grapples with an old leg injury that flared up again in the build-up Roland Garros,
The Australian Open champions suffered early exits in Madrid and Rome with their most recent tournament victories in February.
However, the injured 35-year-old Spaniard’s count comes with a warning of risk as his two-set comeback victory over Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in this year’s Australian Open final proved to be true.
Nadal’s surprise victory meant he became the first male player to reach 21 Grand Slam titles, surpassing Roger Federer and Djokovic on the all-time list.
Djokovic, who missed the Australian Open after being denied vaccination for COVID-19 and his subsequent deportation amid media frenzy, is desperate to win Paris And the bridge level with Nadal’s leading race.
The Serb, who turns 35 this weekend, is back on track after his turbulent start to the year, winning the title last week in Rome with a straight-set victory over Greek world number four Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Djokovic is also no stranger to a return to the big stage, winning the title last year in Paris after toppling Tsitsipas after battling two sets.
The Greek, who thrives on the surface after winning his last three titles on clay, has long been touted as a Grand Slam winner and came close last year.
But he will also be looking over his shoulder at 19-year-old Alkaraj who is ready to jump in the queue.
teen is taken Tennis The world will take the world by storm this year with four titles including Miami and Madrid, and Paris will be established as one of the title favourites.
The big-smiling Spaniard, a qualifier only 12 months ago, may seem stunned by his progress this year, but he shows no signs or interest in slowing down as a storm in the world rankings.
“Yes, I am ready to win the Grand Slam and go for it,” said the world number six, who defeated both Nadal and Djokovic on his way to the Madrid title in May.
“It’s a goal for me this year to try and get my first Grand Slam. Let’s see what’s going to happen at Roland Garros.”