Nadal’s French Open tribute ceremony a ‘no-brainer,’ says Roddick
Rafael Nadal’s French Open tribute ceremony will be a “no-brainer,” according to Andy Roddick, due to his Roland Garros exploits.
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NADAL’S FRENCH OPEN SPECIAL TRIBUTE CEREMONY A ‘NO-BRAINER,’ SAYS RODDICK
Nadal’s French Open special tribute ceremony on Sunday, says Roddick, is a “no-brainer’ due to how the Spaniard dominated Roland Garros.
Furthermore, the retired American tennis player is convinced that that Nadal’s “retirement should be celebrated on that court.”
Moreover, Roddick believes Nadal’s close rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will attend Sunday’s event.
“This is great. Sunday at Roland Garros. Let’s kick off the tournament,” Roddick said on his “Served” podcast as reported by The Tennis Gazette.
” I expect Roger to be there… sure Novak will be there. I am sure this will be the way his retirement should be celebrated on that court,” he added.
RAFA’S RECORD 14 FRENCH OPEN TITLES UNLIKELY TO BE MATCHED
Nadal’s record 14 French Open titles is something that is unlikely to be matched in history.
Moreover, the Spanish 22-time Grand Slam winner had a 112-4 win-loss record throughout his amazing run at Roland Garros.
Furthermore, Roddick felt the French Open’s move to pay tribute to Nadal was better compared to how the Spaniard’s last stint with the Davis Cup.
“Obviously the ceremony is a no-brainer. The Davis Cup one kind of felt weird,” Roddick said.
“That’s not the way his career should have ended in my opinion,” he added.
RAFA ‘NOT MUCH FOR TRIBUTES’ BUT UNDERSTANDS ROLAND GARROS EVENT
Nadal stressed that he “is not much for tributes” as he is known as a someone who stays away from the spotlight.
Furthermore, the retired 38-year-old legend understands the reason why organizers at Roland Garros wanted to pay its tribute to him.
Moreover, he appreciates the accomplishment he made at a clay surface that he mostly thrives on.
“I’m not much for tributes, but Roland-Garros is obviously the most important place in my career, without a doubt,” Nadal said.
World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz, who is coming off an amazing title run at the Italian Open, is expected to grace fellow Spaniard Nadal’s ceremony.
