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Tennis icon Boris Becker has backed Rafael Nadal to give Novak Djokovic a run for his money at this year’s French Open despite the Serb tying his record for most all-time majors. The Spaniard capitalised on Djokovic’s absences in 2022 to race ahead in the Grand Slam race, only for his rival to match his tally of 22 major trophies at this year’s Australian Open.
It means either player could overtake the other with a win at Roland Garros come June. And while the momentum may seem like it’s in Nole’s favour following Nadal’s latest injury setback, Becker believes a resurgent Rafa is not to be underestimated.
“I personally don’t think Novak is thinking about the golden slam,” the German—who coached Djokovic for three years—told Eurosport when asked whether next year’s Paris Olympics will be a distraction for Djokovic. “I think he wants to win the 23rd major of his career, which would be the record.
“The next major is Roland-Garros where, in my eyes, the favourite still is Rafael Nadal. But Novak is on his heels. So let’s see what these two great champions will deliver for us.”
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