Capturing the action from home right now, Novak Djokovic Unlike Australia or the US, the ATP Tour has ample time to prepare for the upcoming Clay season, which is likely to gain entry in all countries that will host the various tournaments during the Golden Swing.
While there is a chance to participate in the competition 2022 French Open Given that France wants to make the vaccine mandatory for all foreign nationals, the drop in Covid-19 cases has allowed the country to admit even unvaccinated people that will see Djokovic be allowed to defend his title at Roland Garros this year.
While most of the players are busy in the Tour, the well-rested Serbian player can prove to be a great strength on Clay as he expects some playing time. With hard court season about to come to a halt for a while, former World Number 1 and Novak’s old nemesis Andy Murray He talked about the 20-time Grand Slam champion’s chances at this year’s Roland Garros Raphael Nadal making the best start to the season.
“Like today, I would have to put Nadal as favourite, to potentially win the French Open. It’s clear that Djokovic has played very little competitive tennis for a while and Rafa has obviously started the year very well and maybe in a better position. He’s probably pretty relieved and perhaps a little less pressure than he did a few years ago.
“I certainly wouldn’t rule out Novak, but it won’t be easy because he obviously missed a lot of tennis. Novak played very little but should not be excluded from the championship race. It would not be a good calculation to reject him because we clearly know his temperament.” Murray at a press conference after his 2nd round defeat Indian Wells Masters.
Novak Djokovic will return to action in Monte-Carlo, Andy Murray will skip Clay
this 2022 Monte Carlo Masters Kicking off on April 10, Novak will play his second tournament of the season in Monaco, becoming a 2-time champion out of the 4 finals he’s played in the tournament so far. Once the Monaco visit is published, Novak will return home. Serbia Open jumping in Belgrade Barcelona Open It begins at the same time as the incident in Belgrade.
As for Murray, the Englishman is adamant in his decision to skip the Clay season and qualify for the Grass season, where he has the best chance of winning a silverware, unlike Clay, who would be a tough surface for him given his physical limitations. does not want to take the risk of any injury.
The sympathetic Andy Murray advises Naomi Osaka to harden up after being tickled at Indian Wells.
