'I am unsure which Rafa will show up' - Chris Evert has fitness concerns for Nadal going into French Open final

Chris Evert feels the major doubt for Rafael Nadal is whether his body will stand up to one more match at the French Open. The 13-time Roland-Garros champion advanced to the final after Alexander Zverev retired at the end of the second set on account of an ankle injury. Ad/> The match had gone three hours for not even two sets, and Nadal looked fatigued.

/> Roland-Garros‘It is something I have dreamed about’ — Ruud thrilled to set up French Open final with Nadal9 HOURS AGO Nadal said in his post-match press conference that the humidity under the roof was what ailed him on Friday rather than any injury. The 21-time Grand Slam champion has a longstanding foot complaint, and Evert’s concern is whether he can go to the well one final time against a 23-year-old Casper Ruud. “Rafa I felt like today, even though he has such fight, he was maybe a step slower as he has had such gruelling matches,” Evert said in the Eurosport studio.

“I am unsure which Rafa will show up. “I have no fear he will not be the Rafa in the past, but you just never know with your body and with the pressure.” 'To see him crying is very tough moment' — Nadal upset by Zverev retirement 'Just gut-wrenching' — Zverev injury horrible to see says Wilander The pair have never played a competitive match, but Evert says there are no concerns about a lack of knowledge on either side. “Their coaches are going to be doing some homework tonight and will know the right strategy and the right plan to use,” Evert said.