“A source of great satisfaction” – Toni Nadal expresses ‘double joy’ ahead of Casper Ruud and Rafael Nadal’s final encounter

Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud may be meeting for the first time in Sunday’s French Open final, but that doesn’t mean they don’t know each other. Eighth seed Ruud He has been training at Nadal’s Mallorca academy since September 2018 and is Spanish, 14. Roland Garros championship and a record 22nd Grand Slam trophy. With that in mind, Toni Nadal told Eurosport that he helped his nephew Rafael Nadal reach the French Open final alongside Casper Ruud. a former student of his academybrings it “double joy.”

“Casper’s development over these years has been phenomenal” told Eurosport. “He has reached his 150th birthday and is today one of the best players in the world. He is one of the most improved players in the top 10 for over a year. He did an impressive job with his father and I think we [the Academy] have cooperated. We are totally proud of this collaboration.”

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“We are fortunate to be working with one of the most trained tennis players in the professional circuit. We will not be happy if a player from the academy reaches the Roland-Garros final. He studied here. I know it’s going to be a tough match for both of us but if we have to lose someone… it’s better to lose with Casper.” added.

Toni Nadal concluded by saying: “And if Casper has to lose to someone, let him be Rafael. He already said he was his idol as a kid. Now you have a chance to play the biggest game of the year against him on clay. We expect a great game and we’ll see who lifts the trophy.”

Rafael Nadal praises Casper Ruud ahead of French Open final

A record 13-time French Open champion, Rafael Nadal, praised Casper Ruud by describing the Norwegian as a championship contender in every clay-court tournament he participated in. On Friday, Nadal was leading by one set. Alexander Zverev injured in the wrist and had to withdraw from the French Open semi-finals. On the other hand, Casper Ruud was saved one set to defeat Marin Cilic and reach her first Grand Slam final.

“I’m not surprised at Casper Ruud’s level. He is a competitor for every clay-court tournament he plays.” According to the Tennis Majors, Nadal said. “Winning is good, it gives adrenaline, it makes me happy. I do my best to give me options no matter what my physical shape is. Win another championship after my suffering, wow” added.

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