Singles draw has been made for the second Grand Slam event of the season, the Roland Garros, taking place in Paris, from May 27 to June 10.
Eleven-time champion Rafael Nadal will play in the first round against a qualifier, and then face the winner of qualifier-qualifier.
In the third round, Rafa could meet Belgian David Goffin before a clash with Nikoloz Basilashvili, who he has beaten convincingly in their two clay matches.
The projected quarter-finals set up a match with Kei Nishikori and a semi-final against Roger Federer.
Rafa’s potential route to the final:
- 1st round: a qualifier
- 2nd round: a qualifier
- 3rd round: David Goffin
- 4th round: Nikoloz Basilashvili or Guido Pella
- Quarter-final: Kei Nishikori
- Semi-final: Roger Federer or Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Final: Novak Djokovic
Potential French Open 2019 quarter-final draw (if top seeds win through):
- Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev
- Dominic Thiem vs Juan Martin del Potro
- Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Roger Federer
- Kei Nishikori vs Rafael Nadal
GOOD LUCK & VAMOS RAFA!
I like goffin the way he play but when he the king of clay I don’t think it matters the GOAT will always come out on top stay healthy n good luck with your wedding Vamos Rafa !
GRANDE, RAFAEL NADAL..¡¡ FELICITACIONES RAFA..¡¡ FUERZA Y ADELANTE RAFA CAMPEON..¡¡
Rafa’s round 2 opponent may be the winner of the Ymer vs Rola match, both qualifiers. Anyone have an update?
RAFAMAZING ROCKS
Hats off to you Rafael! You have done it and will continue to do it! Congratulations!
Hats off to you Rafael! You have fone it and eiil continue to do it! Congratulations!
I’m still on a high from Rafa’s Victory in Rome, where he oozed confidence and I was so pleased to hear him matching Novak with his Italian too. I’m sure that Rafa will take that confidence to RG and remind everyone that he’s the master.
All the best, dear one! I think you can win this!!! Have fun and be dangerous!
Rafael Nadal-regardless of how many times you have won here, it will never be enough. It is such an incredible accomplishment-I remember the note written to you by Agassi. It is a thrill to see you back
and ready to compete. We are there with you, knowing how you love Roland Garros. Bonne chance🍀💪👍🤛👏❤️