Australian Open and French Open wins will encourage Rafael Nadal to maintain happening: Former World No.1 Tim Henman

Rafael Nadal, on Sunday, June 5, defeated Norway’s Casper Ruud to win his 14th title within the French Open at Roland Garros.

Rafael Nadal of Spain. Courtesy: Reuters

HIGHLIGHTSNadal gained his 14th French Open title on SundayNadal has gained the Wimbledon 2 instancesNadal conjured reward from Henman

Former World No.1 Tim Henman reckoned that the wins within the Australian Open and the recently-concluded French Open will encourage Rafael Nadal to hold on and participate within the remaining Grand Slams this 12 months regardless of dealing with damage issues.

Nadal gained the clay court docket event at Roland Garros after beating Norway’s Casper Ruud in straight units on Sunday, June 6. The 36-year-old talked about that his participation within the Wimbledon, beginning June 27, depends upon his power foot damage.

“If Nadal is healthy, which is a big challenge with his foot injury – can he win Wimbledon? Absolutely, and that’s incredibly exciting,” Henman was quoted as saying on Eurosport.

“Don’t forget he’s won the Australian Open, the French Open, now you can talk about the Grand Slam being on. Surely it is going to motivate him to keep on going,” he stated.

Henman, a four-time Wimbledon semi-finalist, is currently on the board of the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

“That’s what we’re preserving our fingers and toes crossed for as a result of it is a privilege to see one of many biggest champions in our sport enjoying like that,” Henman added.

Nadal has gained 22 Grand Slams and has left the likes of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer behind. In reality, it was Djokovic whom Nadal defeated within the quarter-final of the French Open at Court Phillippe-Chatrier.

Nadal gained his 14th French Open title, probably the most by any tennis participant within the historical past of the championship. The Spaniard has gained Wimbledon in 2008 and 2010.