With the 2022 Roland Garros showdown less than a month away, expectations for the French Open are also heating up.
There are many stories from the clay season as well as Roland Garros, and here we have picked just a few hot topics about the road to the French Open.
Will Nadal regain the crown?
With 13 French Open titles, he certainly can.
Unfortunately, the 35-year-old Nadal is still struggling to recover and is looking forward to improving his form before winning the title again.
Nadal made his best start to the season this year, winning three titles, including the Australian Open, with a 20-game winning streak, before being stopped by Fritz in the Indian Wells final to finish runners-up.
At the end of March, world number four Nadal was diagnosed with a stress fracture of the ribs after withdrawing from the Miami Masters and returning to Spain, which seriously affected preparations for the French Open.
Nadal said on social media: "It's frustrating and sad, especially after such a great start to the season.
This is a very important time of the year. I have always had the fighting spirit to fight and overcome everything, and now all I have to do is to remain patient and work hard after recovery. ”
Last week, coach Moya said: "Although Nadal still feels pain, he has returned to normal training.
The Nadal training video released by Nadal Online School this week looks a bit intense, and it has also announced its participation in the Madrid Masters that will start next week.
Good luck to Nadal and another battle!
Will Djokovic finally start his season?
So far, defending champion Novak Djokovic has only played three races this season.
Beaten by Viselli in two sets in the Dubai quarter-finals, the world number one, who had just returned to the field, needed time to re-adapt to the intensity of the game.
At the Monte Carlo Masters, the world lost to Davidovic in the first and second rounds, but then Belgrade regained its strength, finished second and is constantly improving its form.
Remember, never doubt Djokovic, who aspires to set a record and chase the 21st Grand Slam like Nadal.
Other winners
On the high platform of Nadal and Djokovic's monopoly, Tsitsipas is seen as the next successor.
The Greek currently defends his title in Monte Carlo, and although he lost to Djokovic in the 2021 French Open final, he has also shown great strength.
Zverev has had an outstanding performance on clay, winning the Madrid trophy last season.
Miami Open runner-up and clay master Rudd is also worth looking forward to.
Rublev, who has just won a title at the Clay Race in Belgrade and won the world number one Djokovic, is also looking forward to making a difference at the French Open. (Source: House of Tennis Author: ALEX SHARP Translation: Lynn)