Confidence coursing through Nadal
The preparation was far from ideal but the ‘King of Clay’ returned to his throne on Court Philippe-Chatrier with a 12th Roland-Garros title.
The Spaniard surrendered just two sets all fortnight and such commanding displays puts Nadal on course for another successful stint at SW19.
The 33-year-old, champion in 2008 and 2010, relishes the challenge of transferring from the terre battue to the luscious lawns of London.
Merci @rolandgarros for this amazing experience. 12!! Still can't believe it pic.twitter.com/iNj8Me4iRJ
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) June 9, 2019
“I know I played a great event last year,” declared Nadal, reflecting on a captivating five-set semi-final epic with Novak Djokovic. “I have been able to be very close to win another title there. As everybody knows, I love to play on grass.”
His serve packed plenty of punch in Paris and the net play was exemplary. Get ready for another tilt at the title for Rafa.