Zinedine Zidane

2022 - 5 - 28

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'The New Generation With Carlos Alcaraz Will Eventually Take Over ... (EssentiallySports)

Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane believes Rafael Nadal is still the favorite to win the 2022 French Open despite the rapid rise of Alcaraz.

Despite Nadal and Djokovic being in their mid-30s, the pair have won 4 of the last 5 Grand Slams. ADVERTISEMENT However, the legendary footballer Zidane feels that there is some fuel left in the tank for Nadal and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic.

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'The new generation is great, but...' - Zinedine Zidane backs Rafael ... (Eurosport.com)

Zinedine Zidane supported Rafael Nadal from the stands as he backed the Spaniard to win it all at the French Open despite younger talent being present.

We'll try and keep pushing Rafael Nadal [as the favourite for the French Open] if he can,” said Zidane in an interview with Roland-Garros. 'Terrific entertainment' - Nadal and Auger-Aliassime thrill fans with rally at French Open Thevictorymeans that Alcaraz becomes the youngest man in the French Open's fourth round since Novak Djokovic in 2006. - Auger-Aliassime doesn't fear Nadal French Open fourth round encounter The former French international was spotted at Roland-Garros, watching Nadal take on Botic van de Zandschulp in a standard victory, winning 6-3 6-2 6-4. Zinedine Zidane has said that 21-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is his personal favourite for the French Open despite the newer generation making a strong claim.

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Zinedine Zidane picks French Open winner between Nadal ... (Daily Express)

The 21-time grand slam champion has only lost three matches in his career at Roland Garros and may have to overcome the likes of great rival Novak Djokovic and ...

“And actually now he's present here in this Grand Slam. But I think Toni will watch from a neutral place and enjoy the match. The 21-time grand slam champion has only lost three matches in his career at Roland Garros and may have to overcome the likes of great rival Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz if he wants to win a record-extending 22nd grand slam title. We'll try and keep pushing Rafael Nadal [as the favourite for the French Open] if he can,” said Zidane in an interview with Roland-Garros.

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Zinedine Zidane gives slight advantage to Rafael Nadal over Carlos ... (Tennis World)

French football legend Zinedine Zidane thinks Carlos Alcaraz is definitely someone who has a great potential but still he is giving the slight edge to ...

Djokovic didn't play at the Australian Open and Nadal took the advantage of it to win a record 21st Grand Slam title. "Roland Garros is such a legendary place, so whenever we have the chance to come here, we seize it." Since then, Nadal has won 12 more French Open titles and now he is a record 13-time French Open champion.

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Football icon Zinedine Zidane watches Rafael Nadal's match ... (Sportskeeda)

Footballing great Zinedine Zidane was in attendance during Rafael Nadal's third-round match against Botic van de Zandschulp at the French Open on Friday.

"Tomorrow, let's see how I wake up tomorrow, because, you know, you never know with my body how the surprises are there. So I imagine he was there, but I didn't had the chance to see him after my match or talk with him at all," Nadal said. In his post-match press conference, Nadal said that he knew that Zidane was present because the crowd was naming him.

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