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'Nobody can compare with Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer' - Richard Gasquet on greats of tennis at French Open
French tennis star Richard Gasquet has given his thoughts on the great players in the game at the start of Roland-Garros 2022. The 35-year-old flamboyant player began his French Open campaign with a straight-sets, 6-1 6-3 6-4, victory over Lloyd Harris of South Africa on Tuesday afternoon. Ad/> He sat down with the ATP Tour for an interview ahead of his opening match on the red dirt in Paris and was asked about the prospect of potentially facing 19-year-old rising star Carlos Alcaraz in the third round and who he takes inspiration from.
French Open 2022: 'King of Clay’ Rafael Nadal favourite to win Men's title; Roger Federer probably the greatest athlete of all time, says Purav Raja
Rafael Nadal clinched his second Australian Open title earlier this year, 13 years after winning his first at the Rod Laver arena (2009). That made him the first men's player in history to win 21 Grand Slam titles, moving one ahead of Novak Djokovic. Rafa is currently playing on what is hands down his favourite surface - clay and at his favourite tournament - the French Open, and will be itching to lay his hands on title number 14 at Roland Garros. Nadal has overall won the French Open title 13 times - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 - in his career. He last lifted the trophy at Roland Garros in 2020 when he defeated Novak Djokovic 6–0, 6–2, 7–5 in the summit clash. This year though it's Djokovic who is the defending champion and not Rafa. Indian tennis player Purav Raja feels Nadal will be able to snatch the crown back from Djoko this year. TimesofIndia.com caught up with Purav to talk about the French Open 2022 title favourites, Rafa, future of Indian tennis and more.
Wimbledon points strip to hit Djokovic and three others hard but Nadal and co can benefit
The ATP and WTA's decision to remove all ranking points from Wimbledon has sent shockwaves throughout the tennis community, with some players now opting not to compete without any points on offer. But the decision also comes with some consequences for the likes of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, who will take huge hits to their rankings, while players like Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev could benefit from the decision and reach their career-highs.
Novak Djokovic opens French Open title defense with straight-sets victory in first Grand Slam match in 7 1/2 months
Novak Djokovic's first Grand Slam match in 7½ months went about as well as possible.
Rafael Nadal eases into French Open second round with 106th career win at Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal chalked up yet another record at Roland Garros on Monday as he won his 106th French Open match.
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Djokovic, Nadal launch French Open bids as Swiatek puts streak on line
Defending champion Novak Djokovic and 13-time French Open winner Rafael Nadal start their Roland Garros campaigns on a star-studded Monday, while women's favourite Iga Swiatek begins her quest for a second title in three attempts.