Legendary tennis player Boris Becker believes that Rafael Nadal has benefited greatly from the fact that Novak Djokovic is not playing in the Australian Open.
The German commented on the events at the end of the first Grand Slam of the season. He pointed out that Nadal was given a great opportunity to lead in the number of slams won because Novak was deported.
– There is no doubt that the deportation of Novak Djokovic from Australia completely disrupted the Grand Slam. Rafael Nadal is the one who profited the most from that situation. With Nole in the draw, he would have far fewer chances to lift the trophy – Becker said.
However, he praised the Spanish tennis player for playing in the last part of the tournament.
– Rafa once again showed us how perfectly he can position himself in two weeks. He was balanced when the situation demanded it, while his opponents felt the pressure. His choice to play tournament 250 was a smart move. He needed that after a long break – the legendary German concluded.
