Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal are like Borg and McEnroe - Forget
In an interview to Challenges, the French Open Tournament Director Guy Forget commented on Roger Federer's comeback to the French Open. Forget said: "He is one of the greatest players in the history of the game and he has thousands of fans in France that have not seen him play on clay for three years. Many think that this will be his last French Open and they will want to see him play. On this surface that is very exigent physically, he is historically the most consistent player. With his tennis almost belonging to another era, Roger fascinates the crowd. He always manages to be competitive with a one-handed backhand, slice. People like to see those aggressive tactics. Especially against Rafael Nadal who is a reference point on clay. I think that's what we liked of Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, this opposite between fire and ice, a little bit like with Federer and Nadal. It seems we went through the ten best years in tennis. I think tennis will be okay once Federer and Nadal retire. In football, amazing players now make us forget Zidane, Platini, Maradona or Pelé. We have to stay optimistic."
Speaking about the Philippe Chatrier getting a retractable roof in 2020, Forget warned: "Rain will be a problem. The four matches scheduled on the Central Court will be okay, but on the other courts, you will have to wait. Imagine two days with no stop rain like three years ago. A part of the draw made up of seeded players will be able to go through but the rest will have to wait. When the rain comes, that turns a problem."
from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/2X9BWNw
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