‘Would be Tough for Tennis’: Roger Federer Hopes Rafael Nadal Recovers in time For French Open

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are battling accidents in the run-up to the French Open. Fans are hoping that each of them get well in time for the French Open and discover their mojo on clay.

Now 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has wished a speedy restoration for his outdated rivals. While talking to Sky Sports on the sidelines of the Miami Grand Prix, the retired star addressed the damage woes of each Nadal and Djokovic.

Federer stated that he hoped the 14-time French Open champion recovers in time for the second grand slam of the yr as it could be a “brutal” blow for tennis if Nadal is absent this year.

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“It would be brutal. That would be tough for tennis if Rafa wasn’t gonna be there,” Roger Federer informed Sky Sports.

Novak Djokovic, world No. 1, can also be struggling as a result of accidents and was seen carrying elbow help in each Monte Carlo and SRPSKA Open. So, the 2009 French Open winner introduced up Djokovic’s current accidents.

Federer stated, “I noticed he pulled out of Rome so I want him the perfect after which clearly Novak additionally hasn’t performed that a lot so I hope he’s going to be robust as effectively. And then clearly all of the younger guys coming by way of as effectively. I’ll be watching, that’s for positive.”

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Rafael Nadal remains a major doubt for Roland Garros due to the hip injury he suffered at the Australian Open which has been slow to heal.

The 22-time grand slam champion has already missed important clay-court events in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid Open. He has also pulled out of Rome Masters. It remains to be seen if Nadal is able to recover in time for his favourite grand slam.

Nadal had won his 14th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros last year. However, he has struggled on the tour since, pulling out of Wimbledon before the semi-finals after suffering an abdominal tear and winning only five matches since his return in August.

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Meanwhile, Federer seems to be enjoying life post-retirement. The Swiss recently co-chaired the prestigious Met Gala before attending last weekend’s Miami GP.

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