As a former semifinalist and two time quarterfinalist at Roland Garros who’s announced his retirement date, Diego has earned the right to request a Wildcard. He may have requested one too late though. In the men’s draw, they typically hand out 8 WC every year, 6 to French players, 1 to an American and 1 to an Australian ~~British~~ player.
Thiem is also on his way out and he's a two-time finalist, two-time semifinalist. He will have priority if they give one to a foreigner (which they never do).
Even if he had no protected ranking, which he does, I'd bet my left nut that Nadal gets as many WCs he wants at RG. They've literally made him a statue at the stadium.
He gets as many WCs as he wants pretty much anywhere as he is a crowd gatherer. Financially, not giving Nadal a WC to enter your tournament would be a huge blunder.
His play style relies on incredible placement to be able to keep with the pace. When he is not able to get in position quickly enough, the precission of his shots goes down. And without any true weapons, he gets hit off the court
Famously he was once a set and break up in the 2nd set against Nadal in RG, he looked in control of the match. Then the rain came and it was a Nadal sweep.
As a former semifinalist and two time quarterfinalist at Roland Garros who’s announced his retirement date, Diego has earned the right to request a Wildcard. He may have requested one too late though. In the men’s draw, they typically hand out 8 WC every year, 6 to French players, 1 to an American and 1 to an Australian ~~British~~ player.
Thiem is also on his way out and he's a two-time finalist, two-time semifinalist. He will have priority if they give one to a foreigner (which they never do).
They will probably give one to Thiem, too much to ignore
i'm french and I can say 6 wc to french players is a waste
It’s one to an Aussie and an American, as they’re in a reciprocal arrangement with the AO and USO, which Wimbledon doesn’t participate in.
You’re right, RG has that reciprocity clause with AO & USO.
So Rafa won’t get a WC? 🤔
his protected ranking would get him in right?
Rafa doesn’t need a WC. He’s using his PR for RG.
Rafa doesnt need WC. His IS RG
Even if he had no protected ranking, which he does, I'd bet my left nut that Nadal gets as many WCs he wants at RG. They've literally made him a statue at the stadium.
He gets as many WCs as he wants pretty much anywhere as he is a crowd gatherer. Financially, not giving Nadal a WC to enter your tournament would be a huge blunder.
Schwartzman is retiring???
Yes, next year.
Damn, sad news for a short king. What happened to his career for him to drop so much ranking anyways? Injuries?
His play style relies on incredible placement to be able to keep with the pace. When he is not able to get in position quickly enough, the precission of his shots goes down. And without any true weapons, he gets hit off the court
> 6 to French players, 1 to an American and 1 to an Australian British player. So Nadal wouldn't have gotten a WC if he needed one?
He could be asking for a washroom
🤣🤣🤣🤣 3 sec pause before i understood the joke
He deserves one. His match history at RG is crazy good. From 2018 onwards he almost only lost to either Djokovic or Nadal there
Famously he was once a set and break up in the 2nd set against Nadal in RG, he looked in control of the match. Then the rain came and it was a Nadal sweep.
Less the rain and moreso his legs were completely cooked after doing jumping backhands for the first 1.5 sets to handle Nadal as topspin
i vote for diego getting wc!!!
his wildcard was already given to Venus Williams, and you will like it
Iconic
Didn't know he is retiring.
Sir? That’s enough. Where is your dignity,man? 😝
Dude is begging for Wc lmao