Andy Roddick thinks Rafael Nadal missed out on a potential 3rd Wimbledon title as he is ‘still great on grass’

Roddick said that he would hate it if Nadal doesn't participate in the event.

Andy Roddick thinks Rafael Nadal missed out on a potential 3rd Wimbledon title as he is ‘still great on grass’

Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick (Images via Imago, X)

Does Rafael Nadal still have a shot at Wimbledon? Andy Roddick definitely thinks so as he explained why he believes Nadal has the chance to win his third title at the SW19.

A few days ago, Nadal took to X to explain why he doesn’t want to play at Wimbledon. As the Paris Olympics on Roland Garros courts start after Wimbledon and Nadal plays doubles along with World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz, he doesn’t think he would be able to adapt to the clay after playing on grass. Roddick however thinks Nadal is still great on grass.

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So I think Rafa's like possibly best shot to get to like semi or final or like have a day could be Wimbledon… like his backhand, he can just rip, he doesn't play those extended points on grass he can control the middle of the court more, he forces himself to step in on returns.
Andy Roddick said on his Served with Andy Roddick podcast

Roddick added that he would hate it if Nadal doesn’t participate in the event. However, the former US Open champion also understands that Nadal is not in his best shape but reiterated that he can still win matches and get back in rhythm.

None of my opinions about Rafa still being great on grass mean that I disagree with his decisions. I can't speak to his body, right? I can't do that. I am just saying I think he could win matches and make a run at Wimbledon if he chose to play.
Andy Roddick added

Nadal last played at the Roland Garros losing in the first round to Germany’s Alexander Zverev in straight sets. He will next participate in the Nordea Open in Sweden which starts on July 8. The matches will be played on clay which is why Nadal chose to participate in it before arriving in Paris for the Olympics.

Rafael Nadal’s performance at the Wimbledon Championships

Rafael Nadal made his Grand Slam debut at the 2003 Wimbledon Championships. Then three years later, he played the final against Roger Federer and lost it in four sets.

Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal (Image via Imago)

Then again in 2007, Federer came out victorious against Nadal in the final in five sets. From 2003 to 2007, Federer won five Wimbledon on the trot and it was Nadal who broke the Swiss maestro’s steak by beating him in the 2008 final in five sets to lift his first title at SW19.

His second and last title came in 2010 by beating Tomas Berdych in straight sets. Berdych previously had eliminated Federer to set up the final clash with Nadal.

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