John McEnroe Picks Novak Djokovic Over Rafael Nadal Despite Injury Concerns At French Open 2020

This weekend might bring very good news for tennis fans across the world. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have reached the semifinals of the French Open 2020.

With both the players in different matches, they might face each other in Paris this Sunday. Even though they need to cross the semifinals stage first, tennis fans are confident that they will see an iconic Rafa-Djoker final.

King of Clay, Rafael Nadal, will eye his 13th French Open title in Paris. His venture won’t be easy as Djokovic will be hungry to win his 18th Grand Slam title. Although Nadal leads against Djokovic on clay, analysts are calling this an evenly matched contest.

The temperature in Paris has been on the lower side which has troubled some players. Djokovic was also seen struggling in the quarterfinal match. Although, he won the match, putting aside the adversities. Former world number 1 John McEnroe believes that the cold condition is ideal for Djokovic to prevail over Nadal.

“We’ve talked throughout the tournament about how cold it is there, so that’s an issue. You could see that it appeared to be bothering him, the arm, his neck. These conditions are rough and they’re playing best of five sets. You’re going to have aches and pains. There are no two ways about it, there’s no way you can say that isn’t going to happen.

“More importantly to me is not that he had a stiff neck but that he got through it, he’s going for a Slam and if he goes and plays Rafa in the final, which is what most people think will happen, these conditions are absolutely perfect for him to play Rafa,” he stated.

Rafael Nadal in astonishing form

The king of clay has found his rhythm and he’s in some spectacular form. Nadal is yet to lose a set in the French Open 2020. He’ll be up against Diego Schwartzman of Argentina to find a slot in the finals.

Djokovic, on the other hand, will face Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece. We are yet to know who will play in the finals, as all of them are talented and can find a spot for Sunday’s game. However, Djokovic and Nadal will certainly hold an edge due to their massive big-game experience.