French Open 2024: Will Rafael Nadal’s Blockbuster Match Against Alexander Zverev Be Played Indoors?

The infamous May rains have caused trouble in Paris once again. Rafael Nadal is set to commence his final French Open run against Alexander Zverev. However, the rain in the city of love is increasing the anticipation. Relentless rain is pouring out of the sky, and many are now wondering how the match between the two players will take place.

After facing constant struggles in 2024, Rafa will attempt to take the Musketeer’s Trophy home one more time. The Italian Open champion will be his first obstacle, and with the way he is playing, he will be the only obstacle. The tennis world is already anxious for the match-up, but the rain is causing black hair to turn grey.

However, the fear of fans should be dissolved to an extent, as several sources have confirmed that the match between the two will take place indoors. Jose Morgado, renowned journalist, wrote on his X page, “Raining cats and dogs now. Nadal vs. Zverev will definitely be played INDOORS on Chatrier.”

Multiple sources seemed to confirm this claim as one said, “All outdoor matches have been suspended, indoors seems confirmed for Nadal vs Zverev…”

Zverev returned to form in the latter half of 2023, as he found himself out of the top 20 for seven weeks after the French Open. The German player and the King of the Clay will play an indoor clash reminiscent of their previous French Open match. The clash was brutal for both players, as one had to withdraw, and one continued their run.

The 2022 Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev clash: Far cry from 2024

An injury-free Nadal in 2022 managed to win the French Open, his latest grand slam. However, the Spanish bull found himself in a worrisome match against his German opponent in the semifinal. With rain bothering the two stars, the roof had to be closed, making their match an indoor clay clash. Both pushed each other to the brink, as the first set ended in a tie-break, 7-6, for Nadal.

As he took four set points from Zverev, the Spaniard had the upper hand on his opponents’ mental. His opponent would once again push him to 6-6 in the second set, but a nasty ankle roll forced him to take a medical time-out. He was taken in a wheelchair and returned in crutches a few minutes later to concede the match.

Despite being in form, Zverev pushed Nadal to the edge. Now, Zverev is even better, and Nadal is left struggling. With another indoor clash, luck is not on Rafa’s side. How will he fare?