‘Really Difficult’ – Rafael Nadal on His French Open Record Getting Broken

Rafael Nadal is undoubtedly one of the best tennis players of all time. Sitting at the pinnacle of record for most Grand Slam title wins. The 36 years old is also the most successful clay-court player ever. His record 14th French Open title has yet again proved that he is still the undisputed king of clay.

While the other two big three players, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, still have a chance to equal or go past his tally of Grand Slam titles. It looks next to impossible for anyone to break his record for the French Open title. After winning the final yesterday, Nadal had an interview with Christiane Amanpour, where he answered a similar question regarding passing the torch to the next generation.

Rafael Nadal Speaks about his 14 French Open titles record

Nadal has won almost everything that a tennis player plays for. In his illustrious career, the 36 years old has stacked up numerous records. And it will be a humongous task for anyone to reach his level or go past him in the future. Speaking about the same the world number 4 said that, although someone might break his record for most Grand Slam, it will be really difficult to beat his record of 14 Roland Garros titles.

“It’s much more possible that somebody will beat that record.” When it comes to his 22 Grand Slams. But that 14 Roland Garros titles is “something… really difficult” to beat. He said.

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Notably, both Djokovic and Federer have won 20 Grand Slam titles each and might have a chance to go past Nadal in the tally. But talking about the French Open, Nadal has not let them come close. As Djokovic has managed only 2 titles while the Swiss legend has won only one title in the clay-court Grand Slam.

Nadal on his pestering foot injury

The 36 years old has had an issue with his left foot for a long time now. Last year he missed out on the major chunk of the season because of the same reason and returned to the tour only at the start of this year, at the Australian Open. His participation in the French Open was also doubtful, as the Spaniard had pulled out of the Italian Open recently.

However, the world number 4 defied all the odds to claim the 14th title in Paris. When asked about his foot, the 36 years old said that he was playing with an injection on the foot, which made it numb and that is how he was able to play.

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However, the 36-year-old will be looking for a more permanent solution. As the intensity of the tour has taken a toll on the aging body of 36 years old. And people are even questioning his retirement.