SpaceTiger said:
The biggest surprise of the season.mattmns said:
As of 2021, Federer has only won the French Open once in his career. While he is a skilled player on clay courts, his chances of winning against Nadal, who has won the French Open 13 times, are relatively low.
As of 2021, Nadal has won the French Open a record-breaking 13 times. He has been the dominant player on clay courts for over a decade, making him a top contender for the title every year.
Federer and Nadal have played each other six times at the French Open, with Nadal winning all six matches. Their most recent encounter was in the semi-finals of the 2019 French Open, where Nadal defeated Federer in straight sets.
While Federer has had success on clay courts, he has struggled against Nadal, who is known as the "King of Clay." Nadal's dominance on clay and Federer's age and recent injuries make it unlikely for Federer to beat Nadal on this surface.
Based on current form and past performances at the French Open, Nadal is the clear favorite to win. However, anything can happen in a tennis match and Federer has proven to be a formidable opponent. It will ultimately depend on their performances on the day of the match.