"As long as he is healthy": Courier sees no reason why Djokovic cannot win Roland Garros
ATPFriday, 19 May 2023 at 05:00
Jim Courier
expressed his opinion that despite his loss to Holger Rune, Novak Djokovic
remains one of the competitors to beat at the French Open.
4-time
Grand Slam champion Jim Courier commented on Djokovic's loss to Holger Rune in
the quarterfinals of the Rome Open. The World No. 1 couldn't match the
consistency of the Danish player on his serve and couldn't defend the Italian
title he won in 2022.
In a
conversation on Tennis Channel, Courier believed that the result of the match
is of greater significance for Rune than for 'Nole' and that it doesn't change
the 22-time Grand Slam champion's chances of lifting the French Open trophy.
“It's more
of a big deal for Rune that it is for Novak. I think Novak has every reason to
believe that given the longer form that Roland Garros best of five sets has, he
will have more time to problem solve, he'll have more time to get into the
tournament as well. He's not gonna be playing the top 32 players, the first
couple of matches," the American said.
"So, I
think no reason, as long as he is healthy, for Novak to feel anything but that
he is one of 'the' guys to beat at Roland Garros," Courier concluded.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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