Serena Williams’ former coach considers Rafael Nadal ‘favorite’ for Roland Garros 2024

Rafael Nadal He set a goal for himself: to recover from injury Playing in the most important game for him in 2024. He spoke about his exit but later clarified that he had no intention of stopping if he was in good health.

Some are already considering him as a candidate for the 2024 French Open.he has already said Patrick Mouratoglou

the legendary tennis coach who once coached serena williams during his most successful years.

“When it comes to Rafa, I understand he doesn’t want to feel that pressure and he wants people to think he’s coming to say goodbye next year. But He’s not that style…”, said Mouratoglou, betting that “he will play a lot of games next year. “

“The real question is: How much time does he have without injury in 2024? If he’s pain-free and can play next year, there’s no reason to think he won’t pose a risk or Roland Garros Favorites

“, he insisted.

Regarding the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam in 2024, the coach believes that Rafa will not last many rounds if he participates: “It may be short. He will want to see if he can win the Grand Slam, or if he can Win a Grand Slam.” Far from it. “If he feels he’s nowhere near winning a Grand Slam, he might stop.”

Mouratoglou has always defined Nadal as the great “fighter” in tennis: “Rafa loves to fight, to suffer, to fight from the first point to the last point…”. This is his bet on the next Roland Garros.