Ajinkya Rahane 'feeling the void' of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal at US Open 2020

Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane is kwn for being an avid tennis lover. Delhi Capitals cricketer has expressed his love for game in past as well. During a recent Twitter Q&A, Ajinkya Rahane h answered that sport he loves most after cricket is tennis and that he loves watching Roger Federer play. In 2015, cricketer h also taken to social media to reveal that he h met Roger Federer, as he said that it was a great experience meeting Swiss star. w, amidst ongoing US Open 2020, Ajinkya Rahane has once again mentioned Roger Federer.

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Ajinkya Rahane rues absence of Roger Federer and Rafael Nal

Taking to Twitter, Ajinkya Rahane mitted that he is feeling void due to Roger Federer and Rafael Nal’s absence from US Open 2020. batsman said that he feels US Open 2020 is affected by absence of spectators as well. However, cricketer said that despite that, US Open 2020 is still exciting as he asked fans wher y were excited for Grand Slam. Ajinkya Rahane n asked fans to tell him players y were rooting for during US Open 2020.

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After Ajinkya Rahane’s tweet on US Open 2020, several fans got in on debate. Many fans claimed that tournament isn’t same without Roger Federer and Rafael Nal, with duo’s absence making vak Djokovic clear favourite to win US Open 2020. Answering question posed by Ajinkya Rahane, several fans also tweeted that absence of Rafael Nal and Roger Federer makes it a great opportunity for Austrian player Dominic Thiem to win US Open 2020.

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US Open 2020 has alrey begun behind closed doors, with strict coronavirus restrictions and safety guidelines in place. This year’s edition is also one of rare occasions which will see both Roger Federer and Rafael Nal absent from tournament. While Roger Federer is out of season after undergoing knee surgery in June, Rafael Nal opted out of tournament over safety concerns. withdrawal of two tennis greats means that US Open 2020 will be first Grand Slam in more than two deces which will t feature at least one of Rafael Nal and Roger Federer.

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As for Ajinkya Rahane, batsman will next be seen turning out for his new team Delhi Capitals in  IPL 2020. batsman took to social media to share that he has alrey begun training outdoors for tournament. During recent interviews, Ajinkya Rahane h interestingly suggested that while he prefers to open batting, he would be willing to play finisher’s role in middle order as well.

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