Tennis – Roland-Garros
Roland-Garros: Nadal will finally eclipse Djokovic?
Published on April 23, 2024 at 12:35 p.m.
Crowned champion 14 times, Rafael Nadal proved that he was in his garden at Roland-Garros. But the Spaniard does not hold all the records. In 2023, Novak Djokovic became the oldest winner of the French Open. But if he were to win a 15th crown during the 2024 edition, the 37-year-old could break this Serbian record.
For over a decade now, Novak Djokovic et Rafael Nadal have a close rivalry. If the Serbian ended up taking over the number of titles of the Grand Slam won (24), the Spaniard nevertheless remains at home Roland-Garros. The 37-year-old won the French Open on 14 occasions. However, Rafa does not hold all the records on the clay of Paris.
Djokovic holds a record at Roland Garros
For indeed, Novak Djokovic became the oldest winner of Roland-Garros in 2023. The Serbian won his third crown in Paris at 36 years and 20 days old by beating Casper Ruud. Nole managed to do better than Rafael Nadal in an area in his garden. But his record could quickly fall. The Spaniard was able to celebrate his return after a serious injury during theOpen the Barcelona. And the native of Manacor is getting back into shape for the 2024 edition of Roland-Garros.
Nadal will bring him down?
It will of course be necessary that Rafael Nadal gets back into the rhythm of the competition a little. But if he were to be crowned again Roland-Garrosthe 37-year-old would become the oldest winner in the history of French Open. Andy Roddick is also quite optimistic for the Spanish legend. “Nadal? I still think that if he manages to play a few matches in good health and acquires a certain competitive rhythm in the tournaments leading up to Roland‐Garros, he will be one of the favorites for the title. I honestly think so,” said the former American player recently. Novak Djokovic is warned. His record promises not to last much longer Roland-Garros.