Rafael Nadal takes on American giant John Isner for a place in the second round of the 2011 French Open being played at Roland Garros in Paris, France.
Rafael Nadal is the best defender ever,because of that only those who possess a powerful attack have much good chances. Isner is ranked 39th on the ATP World Tour, beat Nicolas Mahut of France in a first-round match at Wimbledon that took more than 11 hours and ended 70-68 in the fifth set.
Isner has one ATP singles title to his name and his best Grand Slam showing has been on hardcourts at the 2009 US Open and 2010 Australian Open where he reached the fourth round. For the world No. 1,Rafael Nadal this is not the easiest of opening-round matchups. Nadal won both Monte-Carlo and Barcelona and he always has his incredible Roland Garros record on which to fall back.
“His style of game is dangerous,” Nadal said of Isner at a pre-tournament news conference. “His serve is unbelievable.”
Isner has one ATP singles title to his name and his best Grand Slam showing has been on hardcourts at the 2009 US Open and 2010 Australian Open where he reached the fourth round. For the world No. 1,Rafael Nadal this is not the easiest of opening-round matchups. Nadal won both Monte-Carlo and Barcelona and he always has his incredible Roland Garros record on which to fall back.
“His style of game is dangerous,” Nadal said of Isner at a pre-tournament news conference. “His serve is unbelievable.”
