French Open 2024 Preview: What the chances for Nagal, Nadal and Bopanna? | In Focus podcast

Published: May 25, 2024, 10:17 a.m.

The French Open will kick off on Sunday in Paris. This would be the last time the tournament will host 14-time champion Rafael Nadal. The \u2018King of Clay\u2019 has been struggling with injuries, and as this is his last year on tour, he would be hoping to make a deep run in the major where he\u2019s tasted the greatest success.\nBut there are a lot of younger players standing in his way, including the in-form German Alexander Zverev in Round 1. Also hungry for a title is world no. 1 Novak Djokovic, who would be keen to make amends for a lacklustre year so far. On the women\u2019s side, Iga Swiatek will start as a firm favourite, with none of the big names looking likely to cause her major trouble.\nThere will also be, after a long gap, an Indian challenger in the main draw, in the form of Sumit Nagal.\nHow many rounds can Nagal, and Nadal, go? Is there a chance for one last Nadal-Djokovic final this time? And what are India\u2019s chances in the doubles, where Australian Open champion Rohan Bopanna will be in action?\n\nGuest: N. Sudarshan from The Hindu\u2019s Sports Bureau.\nHost: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu.\nEdited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian.