Rafael Nadal is a master in clay court and his track record in French open in Roland Garros is incredible. He is having 9 French open title and is vying for his 10th title this time. Rs.15.1 crore prize money attract both men and women in the singles championship. Nadal is in terrific form of his career and he is likely to put up a brave show to regain the championship if he maintains the same form this season. He can dictate terms to other players in the competition as he hit a purple patch on sluggish clay courts. Ivan Lendl called the grass court at the Wimbledon as it is meant for the cows as he could not win the coveted championship even once and failed miserably. For Nadal it was the other way round as he measured up the clay, which is meant for artisans to make pottery. The Spaniard means business in his favourite court and he is expected to do well. Only Dominic Thiem has defeated the master craftsman on clay this season. It is time to hit the top and win his 15th grand slam title to prove the he is the best in the business. He won French open in 2014 last time and he is eyeing for a great comeback career with a clean win.
Nickhil Mani
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