Published 11:38 IST, June 26th 2020
Rafael Nadal likely to choose just one from US Open and French Open 2020: Toni Nadal
Rafael Nadal’s uncle Toni Nadal has suggested that the World No.2 must pick one between the US Open 2020 and the French Open 2020, due to their scheduling.
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coronavirus pandemic led to sporting events getting suspended, cancelled or rescheduled. With tennis looking to resume, ATP recently released a revised calendar for its events. revised calendar has placed two Grand Slams of French Open 2020 and US Open 2020 schedule close to each or.
While French Open 2020 is scheduled to be held in Paris from September 27, US Open 2020 is scheduled to take place from August 31. fact that two Grand Slams, French Open 2020 and US Open 2020 schedule are placed within a month of each or may prompt Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal to choose only one out of French Open 2020 and US Open 2020 schedule.
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Rafael Nadal should t be greedy in seeing French Open 2020 and US Open 2020 schedule: Toni Nadal
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Speaking to Essentially Sports, Rafael Nadal’s uncle Toni Nadal said that playing multiple tournaments in succession may pose fitness challenges for players. He said that with US Open 2020, Madrid Masters, Rome Masters and French Open 2020 in a row, Rafael Nadal must choose to play one out of two Grand Slams. Toni Nadal’s suggestion presents a problem for world .2 Rafael Nadal. Rafael Nadal won both US Open as well as French Open last year. This means if Rafael Nadal chooses to opt out of one of Grand Slams, he will lose all points he earned from that event.
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During lockdown, Toni Nadal has been speaking to press to give an insight into his relationship with Rafael Nadal. Toni Nadal served as coach of Rafael Nadal till 2018. He is credited for teaching everything about tennis to Rafael Nadal, having been associated with him since Rafael Nadal was a child. Recently, Toni Nadal talked about how he was lucky to coach Rafael Nadal. He also credited his professional team for making his job of coaching Rafael Nadal easier. Toni Nadal also joked how Rafael Nadal made him look a better coach than he was on TV.
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However, idea of missing a tournament for or hasn’t come up for first time. Before vak Djokovic tested positive for coronavirus, several press reports had revealed that World .1 was looking to do same. Reports said that vak Djokovic was considering skipping US Open and instead focus on French Open 2020.
Referring to restrictions in place for US Open 2020 schedule, vak Djokovic had called m “extreme” and “t sustainable”. However, with vak Djokovic testing positive for coronavirus, it remains to be seen when Serbian will be back in action.
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Im Courtesy: rolandgarros.com
11:38 IST, June 26th 2020