'Carlos Alcaraz looks incredible' - John McEnroe gives strong verdict on Rafael Nadal and star at French Open

Eurosport expert John McEnroe has described Carlos Alcaraz as «incredible» and spoken about Rafael Nadal's chances at the 2022 French Open. The tennis legend gave his thoughts on the rising star Alcaraz after his impressive straight-sets victory on day one at Roland-Garros, dispatching Argentine Juan Ignacio Londero, 6-4 6-2 6-0, to progress to the second round.

Ad/> He also shared his thoughts on Nadal's chances with the Spaniard having overcome injury frustrations to enter the main draw in Paris after he triumphed at Melbourne Park earlier in the year to clinch his 21st Grand Slam singles title. Roland-Garros'The opposite of Serena' — McEnroe on key difference between Swiatek and Williams36 MINUTES AGO “Well, the only reason that [Rafael Nadal not being the favourite] would be true is because he seems to have some type of injury," McEnroe said.

«But obviously, [with] the way he’s played at Roland-Garros, it would be pretty impossible to think that he wouldn’t be the favourite, [especially] when you’ve won it 13 times. »He did lose last year, and [Carlos] Alcaraz looks incredible.

Rafa looked like he was injured in Rome, so it’s hard to say. «But you know, I don’t think it matters, ultimately.

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