Nadal has lost only two matches at the French Open in his career, but one of those defeats was by Djokovic in the 2015 quarter-finalsWhen the French Open draw pitted Novak Djokovic in the same half as the 13-times champion Rafael Nadal two weeks ago, the reaction in the Serb’s camp was not what you might expect. Instead of a groan there was a nod of contentment from the world No 1’s coach, Goran Ivanisevic. In the view of the former Wimbledon champion, it is better for Djokovic to face Nadal before the final because the pressure of the occasion is not as intense. Whether you agree with this theory or not, it is understandable that he sees it this way after the 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 beating that a stunned Djokovic took at the hands of Nadal in last year’s championship match at Roland Garros. SponsoredWe will soon find

Source: The Times June 10, 2021 16:05 UTC