Novak Djokovic’s 2023 Success Diminished by Rafael Nadal’s Uncle as He Backs His Nephew to Clinch Major Honor

Rafael Nadal is finally back to grace the courts with his excellent performances. The Spaniard, beginning his journey from Brisbane International, has already proved to the world that he is regaining his form. While fans have started to experience the thrill of his games, one question still lies in their mind: Will Rafa win any grand slam this year?

Uncle Tony Nadal has always been a crucial support in the Spaniard’s ups and downs. While he has been closely analyzing Rafa’s training sessions this time as well, it’s he who could give the perfect answer. Bringing a delight to the fans, he recently came up with it.

Uncle Tony envisions a grand slam for Rafael Nadal

While everyone in the tennis world was in doubt about Rafael Nadal’s potential after he came back from a recovery phase, his uncle Tony Nadal still believes in his nephew’s capability. According to Tony, Rafa is all set to secure a historic 15th French Open title in 2024, diluting Djokovic’s triumph last year.

“I see him capable of winning Roland Garros because I am his uncle,” says Tony Nadal, highlighting his firm faith in Rafa’s restored potential. After almost a year-long hiatus, Nadal has made a comeback in the tennis arena. While the speculations that this year will be his last in professional tennis surround the air of the tennis world, Tony Nadal still remains optimistic about his nephew’s performance.

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“He has done it 14 times, and because last year Djokovic, not the best Djokovic, won it, and Rafael on land is better than him,” added Tony, highlighting Rafa’s remarkable dominance on clay. As Uncle Tony showed his belief in Rafa, Novak Djokovic also shared his thoughts on Rafa’s comeback.

Novak Djokovic’s wish to avoid facing Rafa at the Roland Garros

Besides Uncle Tony’s faith in Rafael Nadal’s dominance in Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic also gave signs of fearing him. While everyone in the tennis world received the confirmation of the Spaniard’s comeback, Djokovic shared his feelings about facing his old rival again.

“If you give me a choice, I would say anywhere else. Roland Garros wouldn’t be bad, but Nadal is the player who has won there the most times in the history of the tournament,” Djokovic said. As the world no.1 tennis legend gave this statement, the fans got to know that even the strongest tennis star believes in Rafa’s dominance on clay courts.

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