Mauresmo applauds Nadal's French Open record as a unique sports feat
ATPTuesday, 21 May 2024 at 12:05
Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo believes that Spain’s
legendary tennis star Rafael Nadal’s incredible record while playing at the
French Open is one of the ‘best feats’ in sports.
The 37-year-old is often regarded as one of the greatest
players in the history of men’s tennis, having won as many as 22 Grand Slam
titles.
Fourteen of those victories came while playing at Roland Garros, which is why he is often regarded as the ‘King of Clay’. Mauresmo was recently quoted in a report in which she heaped praise on Nadal and believes that his achievement in the French Open remains one of the best feats in sports history.
“It’s too hard to say where it fits in (Nadal’s record),”
she said. “I think that physically, mentally, it’s a pretty amazing
performance. In 20 years of Roland Garros, not even 18, to win 14 times is
unreal.
“At the best of five sets, we’re on a surface that’s
probably the most demanding on the circuit all year round. For me, it’s one of
the greatest feats in sport in general.
“In fact, I’m taking a step back from it, in the sense that
he’s in control. And even then, it’s not necessarily him completely. I know
that it’s his body that’s going to dictate his decision.
“So I’m a bit philosophical about the whole thing. Of
course, we want to see him here. We want to see him at Roland Garros. He’s at
home here. As he himself says, it’s the most important tournament of
his career. Rafa and Roland Garros, their stories are intimately linked now.
Rafael Nadal has won the French Open 14 times, most by any player in the competition's history.
“We want to see him here again. But physically, I don’t
think he’s had any problems in the last few tournaments he’s played. So we’re
keen to see him. I hope he arrives soon.
“Their stories are intimately linked, in a way that’s unique
in the history of this sport and of sports in general, in my opinion. The
legend between the two, I don’t know, I can’t find the right word, but it’s
unique. For me, it’s unique.
“The tournament has its own history with Rafa, and that’s
something that’s going to stay with us forever, because I don’t think anyone
can match what he’s done here. Of course, the myth has helped the tournament
grow too.”
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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