Novak Djokovic admitted Sunday that he’s “a long shot” to win Roland Garros where he would likely have to dethrone rival and 13-time Paris champion Rafael Nadal.
Djokovic may be world number one, but it’s Nadal who is the undisputed king of clay in the French capital where he has lost just twice in 102 matches since 2005.
On Sunday, Djokovic again felt the full, raw power of Nadal on clay as the Spaniard clinched a 10th Italian Open title with a 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 win in the final.
In the pair’s 57th meeting, the victory also took Nadal level with his Serb rival on 36 Masters 1000 titles.
“Going into Paris brings me a good sensation,” insisted Djokovic despite a roller-coaster…
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