With the French Open about to start really soon let’s
examine some of the fan favourites in the upcoming tournament! For the past
four years in a row, Rafael Nadal has won the French Open due to his noted
superiority when playing on clay courts. However, this looks like it will
change this year due to his recent performance at the Monte-Carlo Masters. His
dominance on the surface is being questioned due to his less than stellar
performance in the Masters tournament.
Novak Djokovic is also an obvious crowd favourite. However
his right wrist injury severely affects his chances of winning this Grand Slam.
The French Open has always been the one grand slam that has always eluded Novak
and with this injury it might continue to.
With the general consensus being neither Nadal nor Novak not winning this
year’s French Open, who will?
My money’s on Roger Federer as his performance has been
exceptional recently. At age 32, he may still have one last chance to become
the top player in the ATP tour, especially with the way the season is shaping
up. Let’s also not forget Stanislas Wawrinka who won the recent Masters
tournament and is in great shape in regards to his recent number of matches.
The big names aside, we cannot underestimate the underdogs either. A personal
favourite of mines is Gael Monfils. If he overcomes his constant habit of
getting injured during tournaments, he may have a shot at the title, albeit a
very small shot.
Clearly this year's French Open is unique as the title is really in
the air, so who do you think will win?
Chentduren Aumkaran
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