“If he stays healthy, he’ll be seeded again,” Alexander Zverev hopeful of Rafael Nadal’s Roland Garros comeback next year 

Zverev believes that Nadal will return next year for the French Open.

“If he stays healthy, he’ll be seeded again,” Alexander Zverev hopeful of Rafael Nadal’s Roland Garros comeback next year 

Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal (Via Imago)

Alexander Zverev is confident about Rafael Nadal’s capabilities in the sport after beating the Spaniard in the first round of Roland Garros. Nadal, who returned from injury, was en route to getting back to his old form and has still not reached his best yet. 

Nadal was up against the German on Monday and tried his best to match levels, but ultimately failed. The Spaniard could not recover after a slow start and fell 3-6, 6-7, 3-6 to Zverev to register his first-ever first-round loss at the French Open.

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Nonetheless, Nadal did impress the audience and his opponent with his level. Zverev even revealed that he was impressed with Nadal’s level and believed that things would get easier if he got seeded in the next few months. 

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It was definitely special. I didn't know how to act at certain moments, particularly at the end of the match. The improvements Rafael Nadal made in the last few months was unbelievable. If he stays healthy, he'll be seeded again and things will be easier.
Alexander Zverev said via Roland Garros Press

Zverev, now has successfully made his way to the second round of the Grand Slam and would hope to continue the momentum to the next rounds. With good form before the Slam, the German is a strong favorite in the tournament and is in line for a maiden Grand Slam. 

Rafael Nadal revealed that he enjoyed playing at the French Open despite a first-round loss

The whole tennis world was glued to their television screen as Rafael Nadal took on Alexander Zverev for a possible last time. As predicted, Nadal did not get past the difficult hurdle and had to wave goodbye to the tournament very early. 

Rafael Nadal bid adieu to the French Open crowd
Rafael Nadal bid adieu to the French Open crowd (Via Imago)

However, he revealed that he enjoyed it in Paris even if it was his last time. While Nadal is still unsure whether to play next year or not, the fans would hope to see their favorite player back one last time. 

It’s incredible, the amount of energy. It’s difficult for me to talk. I don’t know if it’s gonna be the last time I’m going to be here in front of all of you. Honestly, I’m not 100% sure, but if it’s the last time, I enjoyed it. 
Rafael Nadal said during his post-match interview

With the Paris Olympics in the near distance, Nadal is hopeful of getting some form behind him and heading back into the courts of Roland Garros for his country. An exciting path lies ahead of the Spaniard, who seems determined to make it to the medal podium at the Olympics.

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