Fans taking a photo in front of the statue rafael nadal inside Roland Garros It is fixed every day although this Saturday is special. June 3 is the anniversary of the 14-time Balearic champion, not taking part in the tournament for the first time since 2005, but in the memories of all tennis fans. “This is his best chance,” a father proudly told his son. Giant statue of Balearic champion, He leapt into the air to perform his magnificent forehand, which he dominated in Paris.
Nadal isn’t here, but they don’t forget him at Roland Garros. He promised to return in 2024, and to achieve that this Friday, one day before he put out 37 candles, he underwent hip surgery that will keep him out of sports for the next five months. led by the new generation, carlos alcaraz, He wants to be king of Paris 14 times.
friends since childhood
Murcian leads generation friends listwhere the Danes Holger RuneGuaranteed to feel after the 16th round “We can win Roland Garros this year” or italian lorenzo musettiHe says he feels strong to take over the Spanish tennis player’s rival and the ‘Big Three’.
The friends have been playing in tournaments of the same age since they were little, for the second time in their professional careers they will face off against Philippe Chatrier in the third round (around 3:30 p.m., Eurosport). Novak DjokovicThe defender of the Big Three played against Peruvian. Juan Carlos Varillas (94 worlds), which surprised Pole in the previous two rounds Hubert Hurkacz (3-6, 6-3, 7-6(3), 4-6 6-2) already Roberto Batista (1-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-1).
good test
Musetti It will be a good test. The Italian beat him in the final in Hamburg last year and has taken a step to believe in his options this season, although the progress hasn’t been the same.
“alcaraz Became the first person to win a Grand Slam [US Open 22] The big three and after us, Holger [Rune] and Jannik [Sinner] Let’s try behind it. My victory in Hamburg gives me confidence and I hope to have a good game. I see myself more prepared than ever and hope to continue to have fun here in Paris” (ranked 17th in the world).
Rest for Alcaraz
In his previous three games Musetti did not lose a set. The Italian introduced himself in Paris on his 2021 debut. Forced Djokovic to five setsexhausted fifth (4-0) before retiring.
“It will be a good test. Lorenzo is very talented. I hope to have fun in the match,” he said. Paris with his whole team..
tears of happiness
in the women’s tournament sara sorribes Almost unexpectedly, it will be at Roland Garros’ big week. The tennis player from Castellón (132nd in the world) qualified for the round of 16 without having to play due to the tournament being withdrawn. Elena Rybakina (world number 4). The Kazakh tennis player, one of the big favorites, announced that he is not in a position to jump on the court. “He took without sleep for two nights, I have a high fever,” said the Wimbledon champion.
The news came as a surprise as the Sorribes prepared to play for the 26-year-old Phillippe Chatrier for the first time. “The first thing I did when they told me was to cry. I didn’t believe it,” said the tennis player. Reaching the 16th round for the first time in 23 games at the grand slams.
His opponent this Monday will be Brazilian Beatriz HaddadMaya, destroying the russians Ekaterina Alexandrova (5-7, 6-4, 7-5). The last Spaniard to reach the last 16 at Roland Garros… paula badosain 2021. The Catalan had to resign this year due to a spinal injury that would also prevent him from being at Wimbledon.