
Rafael Nadal’s win over Botic van de Zandschulp has set the 21-time major winner up for an intriguing, and potentially awkward, clash with Felix Auger-Aliassime in the fourth round of the French Open.
Canadian youngster Auger-Aliassime is now coached by Toni Nadal, Rafael’s uncle and the man who helped him to so much success earlier in his career. Toni Nadal was in Rafael’s box earlier in the tournament at Roland-Garros but he was also in Felix's box as well. On that, Henman said:
“Is there some small-print in the contract that Toni does sit in the box? I don’t know. It must be a little bit uncomfortable for everyone involved. I don’t know what the answer is.”
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On that, Auger said:
"I don't know if I need insight on how Rafa plays, to be honest. I think we all know what he does well (smiling). But I think Toni will watch from a neutral place and enjoy the match."
Nadal was also asked about it and he said:
"I don't think he will be able to want me to lose, without a doubt, but he's a professional and he's with another player. I don't know what's gonna happen, if he's gonna stay in the box or not, but I don't care. I have zero problem with that."
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