Despite all that has been said about Rafael Nadal’s physical problems in recent weeks, there was one man who was not at all surprised by the performance that the 35-year-old Spaniard somehow managed to achieve. the two victories of a record that extended the 22nd Grand Slam. title at Roland Garros.
“I’m not surprised,” Novak Djokovic said, after staying in front of Christmas after four hours and 12 minutes. “It’s not the first time that a few days after being injured and he barely walks, he manages to get out 100% physically. He’s done it many times over the course of his career, so I’m not surprised. “
No doubt this comment had a skeptical tone, but also a great degree of honesty. Three weeks ago, Christmas