“Everything he did there was phenomenal,” said Pete Sampras of Rafael Nadal’s lead at the French Open.

Raphael Nadal hopes to win his 23rd grand slam this year US Open It will begin on August 29. Australian Open and French Open to prolong the grand slam lead Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard has suffered from several injuries over the past few months, resulting in a dangerous decision to play at the US Open, but he’s back on the training ground better than ever.

Rafa won his 14th French Open title this year. Despite battling with his injury, he was defeated Casper Ruud in the final in straight sets. World No. 3 had to withdraw Wimbledon He won the championship due to an abdominal injury and also suffered an early loss. Borna Coric also West and South Open. Still, Nadal is having an incredible season and is looking forward to playing at the US Open.

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“We will never see such records again”: Pete Sampras on Rafael Nadal’s dominance at Roland Garros

Recently, 7-time Wimbledon Champion Pete Sampras He opened up about the game size Nadal played at Roland Garros. He had a great admiration for the Spaniard. In an interview with L’Equipe Magazine, Sampras said: “In the United States we use the term “outlier” (an deviation). Something you can’t explain. We will never see such recordings again. On land, it ticks all the boxes for the perfect player. Engagement, technical, mental.”

Sampras later expressed his appreciation for Rafa’s 14 French Open titles, adding: “Everything he’s done there is phenomenal. Roger and I have had periods of dominance on the turf, but winning the same Grand Slam fourteen times is incredible. And mentally, what a player! Absolutely the best I’ve ever seen. He fights like it’s the last point on every point. For mental engagement. He is the person I will give as an example to a young person.”

Nadal will begin his US Open campaign with a first-round match on August 31. Strange Hijikata.

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