Novak Djokovic ‘has a feeling of revenge within him’ ahead of Roland Garros, says Mats Wilander
Novak Djokovic will be out on a revenge mission at Roland Garros this year after being unable to play at the Australian Open, according to Mats Wilander.
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‘Revenge’ makes Novak Djokovic favourite for French Open ahead of Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz: Mats Wilander
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Mats Wilander believes Novak Djokovic will be ready to unleash his frustrations from a stop-start year so far, making him the favourite to win the French Open. The defending champion will be competing in his first major of 2022, after he was forced to miss the Australian Open when he was deported from the country because of Covid vaccination status. Ad/> His view on jabs also meant he missed big tournaments in the US, such as Indian Wells, and his build up to Roland-Garros has been mixed — although he now looks to have found his groove.
Rafael Nadal the favourite to win French Open, but Patrick McEnroe is ‘leaning towards’ Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal might be the bookmakers’ favourite to win this year’s French Open, but Patrick McEnroe feels that Novak Djokovic is “starting to find his range” and he is “leaning towards” the Serbian to win consecutive titles at Roland Garros.
Fired-up Novak Djokovic braced for Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal challenge at French Open
Novak Djokovic admits he will be fired up by the fiasco of his high-profile deportation from Australia when he targets a record-equalling 21st major on his Grand Slam return at the French Open. World number one Djokovic captured a second Roland Garros title in 2021 followed by a sixth Wimbledon to move to 20 majors alongside Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. However, his unseemly exit from Melbourne following his refusal to be vaccinated opened the door for Nadal to claim a second Australian Open and 21st Grand Slam crown.
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"La batalla entre Djokovic y Nadal por el mejor de la historia dependerá de cómo esté Rafa"
El extenista y actual comentarista deportivo para repasar la actualidad del mundo del tenis antes de Roland Garros, la gran cita de la temporada sobre tierra batida.