“I think it's great to have a reference like that to improve yourself. .is-desktop .atp-logo{ float: left; } “This is something I enjoy a lot. He is now among the many who have prophecised the end of the reign of the 'Big Three'. } The 35-time ATP Masters 1000 champion can break a tie with Novak Djokovic for the most trophies at that level if he triumphs at the Foro Italico. I think it's great to have a reference like that to improve yourself. }. 2 did not compete in the Western & Southern Open or the US Open, so Rome will be his first tournament since February when he lifted his 85th tour-level title at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado for HSBC. Grigor Dimitrov… 3 in 2017 and was once touted as the player who would break the domination of the Rafa-Joker-Federer trio. Rafael Nadal is getting ready to return to ATP Tour action next week, when he will pursue a 10th Internazionali BNL d’Italia title. Also Read | Novak Djokovic Given '10 EUROS' More Than Simona Halep For Winning Rome Masters 2020 Title. 13 At Roland Garros. .summary-tbody td[data-type*='Rating'] {
Grigor Dimitrov, 29, has full faith in his fellow young tennis players to lead the change of guard that men's tennis has been so wary of for almost the last two decades. Dimitrov, the former World No. .breakpoint-768 .sub-header-links{display:none;} Also Read | Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal Object To Novak Djokovic Proposal For Player Union, Novak Djokovic given '10 EUROS' more than Simona Halep for winning Rome Masters 2020 title, Novak Djokovic involved in another bizarre controversy at Rome Masters post US Open fiasco, Novak Djokovic 'Bad Boy of Tennis', US Open fiasco 'a stain which won't go': John McEnroe, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic congratulate Dominic Thiem for winning US Open; watch video, Novak Djokovic does typical post-match celebration without fans in the arena; watch video, Sushant Rajput death case: AIIMS submits report; CBI says ‘conclusive findings’ shared, NCB busts reports of Kshitij Prasad's ill-treatment by officials, calls them 'mischievous', Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India's recovery crosses 50 lakh; online vaccine portal launched, Kangana Ranaut Vs Sena: "Something fishy" going on in BMC over demolitions, says HC, Grigor Dimitrov claims Dominic Thiem's US Open win has ended Nadal-Federer-Djokovic era, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic Congratulate Dominic Thiem For Winning US Open; Watch Video, Novak Djokovic Given '10 EUROS' More Than Simona Halep For Winning Rome Masters 2020 Title, Rafael Nadal Develops Creative Post-COVID-19 Towel Routine; Wins Netizens' Hearts, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal Object To Novak Djokovic Proposal For Player Union. .atp-nav-list>.atp-nav-item { “You can find them, but the problem is sustaining it during the match.”. Nadal on the other hand remains seemingly invincible on the red dirt. You have to give 100 per cent… and try to exploit his weaknesses. .atp-nav-list>.atp-nav-item>a { font-size:15px; While the youngsters try their hand at winning their first titles, veteran Rafael Nadal will be aiming for a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam and 13th French Open title. Dimitrov has made a solid start to the European clay court swing after getting to the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters and the last eight of the Barcelona Open. Grigor Dimitrov will start the French Open as the 19th seed. Nadal has not lost before the quarter-finals of the event since 2008, when he fell in his opener against former World No. Nadal has been preparing for his return at his Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar. Joker, fresh off his win at the Rome Masters will be seeded No.1. Rafael Nadal is getting ready to return to ATP Tour action next week, when he will pursue a 10th Internazionali BNL d’Italia title. Dimitrov reached a career-high ATP ranking of No. “He's the greatest player out there on clay. He has been a semi-finalist at all Grand Slams, save for the French Open. “It pushes you to do better. © Copyright 1994 - 2020 ATP Tour, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The rest have been plagued with injuries for the last few years, hardly ever making a dent in the rankings. I love practising against him, I love playing matches. a[href*="540/draws?matchType=qualifier"]{ Also Read | Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic Congratulate Dominic Thiem For Winning US Open; Watch Video. width: auto; Who this will be, remains to be seen, but some of the favourite contenders are Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Denis Shapovalov and Gael Monfils among others. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero. These include Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, Juan Martin Del Potro, Marin Cilic, Andy Roddick, Gaston Gaudio and Marat Safin.