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Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has dominated the French Open since winning his first title in 2005.
But due to the corona pandemic, the competition will not be decided in June; instead, the winner will be crowned in October. Nadal will find it harder to clinch his thirteenth title on the red gravel of Paris, according to himself.
– The conditions are extreme to play an outdoor tournament. The weather is so cold. That makes it difficult for everyone, Nadal tells the BBC.
“It’s cold”
The star believes the game will look very different.
– The game will be much slower and the ball will be heavier. Furthermore, the preparations have not been as extensive as they used to be.
Simona Halep is the top seed in the women’s category and is also aware of the big changes.
– When it’s cold, the game becomes heavier and therefore different.
The Romanian won the masters tournament in Rome in early autumn.
– There is a big difference between Rome and here. I feel the cold, but it’s the same for everyone.
Ymer faces Djokovic
But not everyone is allowed to play the French Open. The Spanish Fernando Verdasco has tested positive for coronavirus and, therefore, has been expelled from the competition.
However, Verdasco claims that the test is incorrect and requires a new one.
“I want to express my utter frustration and outrage with the French Open organization for taking away my right to compete in this important competition without giving me the opportunity to retest to ensure that the result of the first test may have been a mistake.” . the Spanish star writes on Twitter.
However, Mikael Ymer is in the picture and will face world point guard Novak Djokovic. The Swedish Rebecca Peterson will face the Belgian Alison van Uytvanck, 64 of the ranking.
