Rafael Nadal doesn't have to win every clay tournament, says Wilander
In an interview to DigiSport the seven-time Grand Slam winner Mats Wilander commented on the French Open women's draw. The Swede said:“It would be nice to see Simona Halep in the final, because she the most interesting character on the WTA (tour) and I’d like to see her in the final with Serena Williams, because it would be nice for people to see her come back and not stay with the remembrance of the (US Open) final. Halep – Williams would be my final dream.”
On Rafael Nadal, Wilander added: “Obviously he has already played much better in Madrid, he is 32 years old, 33 soon. He does not have to win every tournament to get a chance at Roland Garros. Yes, at 3 sets out of 5, it will be difficult to defeat him."
On Nadal, Paul Annacone concluded: "He knows what he has to do. One of the most impressive things about Rafael Nadal and so many great players is their ability to sift through the emotional responses and be really pragmatic about where they are in their game. He knows where he is and he knows how to win on clay. And I still think there is no tougher test in men’s tennis than beating him three out of five on red clay. So for me he is the favourite for Roland Garros, the clear favourite, not even close."
Wilander will work for Eurosport during the French Open.
from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/2Idaus6
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