Novak Djokovic 'wants revenge' as Mats Wilander discusses Serb's French Open chances
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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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Iga Swiatek’s stunning winning run could be ended at the French Open by the unpredictability of three-set tennis, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. The world No.1 goes into the second Grand Slam of the year on the back of 28 straight victories, making her the overwhelming favourite for the title at Roland-Garros — having won the trophy for the first time in 2020.
‘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.
Novak Djokovic news: Mats Wilander says desire for 'revenge' makes Serbian Roland Garros favourite
However, he won the Italian Open last week to signal his return to form and fitness and, with Rafael Nadal battling a foot injury ahead of the French Open, Mats Wilander says the Serbian must now be considered be the favourite at Roland Garros.
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Novak Djokovic will be aiming for a record-equalling 21st Grand Slam title when the French Open starts on May 22. Djokovic is defending men’s champion and will be hoping to overcome the challenges from Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas to win in Paris. Ad/> Iga Swiatek is the strong favourite for the women’s title after her stunning form over the last few months.
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