But Ruud has been training at Rafa Nadal for four years Academy in Mallorca, which is why the two opponents have trained together countless times in the final at the French Open (3 p.m.). “He’s a great boy, they have a really great family,” said Nadal about Ruud, who is coached by his father Christian.
Nadal wants 14th Paris title
So off the pitch, Nadal and Ruud are good friends, on the Court Philippe Chatrier the Spaniard will not take it into account. Because the Center Court in the Stadium Roland Garros belongs to him and nobody else. 13 times the Mallorquin was in the final in Paris, 13 times he also lifted the final afterwards Coupe des Mousquetaires up. Now Paris title number 14 is to follow, but Nadal will ignore his chronic foot pain again.
“I did everything possible to be here,” said Nadal. “And so of course I’m extremely happy to have another chance to play the final here at Roland Garros again,” said Nadal, “that means a lot to me”.