Rafael Nadal's absence at French Open will 'fuel' Novak Djokovic as 'end of an era' approaches - John McEnroe

John McEnroe thinks Rafael Nadal’s absence from the French Open is an «opening» for Novak Djokovic as the «end» of the 'Big Three' era approaches. Djokovic and Nadal are both on 22 Grand Slam titles, level at the top of the all-time standings. Ad Nadal will not have a chance to win No.

23 in Paris as he has withdrawn due to injury. Roland-GarrosFederer, Nadal and Djokovic feats 'incredible', Alcaraz 'has long way to go' — Schett5 HOURS AGO But Djokovic will be at the tournament as he looks to win his second major of the year and move one ahead of Nadal for most Grand Slam titles. “It’s his quest to be the best ever and win the most majors so right now it looks like he's the only guy left who could break more records,” said Eurosport expert McEnroe.

“He's tied with Rafa so this is an opening. He's had a tough year and a half in a lot of ways and he's also done some incredible things. “Novak, he's always looking for some inspiration, some fuel, and he's got some now and he's got a great chance.” Djokovic will be seeded third at the French Open behind world No.

1 Carlos Alcaraz and world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev. Medvedev moved up to No.

2 following his Italian Open win, meaning Djokovic could be pitted to face Alcaraz in the semi-finals when the draw is made on Thursday. Federer will 'miss seeing' Nadal play at French Open Corretja: Experience key for 'machine' Djokovic in Paris McEnroe thinks Nadal’s absence makes the “door more open for any player that wants to win this tournament”. “It's much more open, you have Novak who's won it twice, and then it becomes much more wide open after that.