How will Roland Garros memorialize Nadal?

[bluetrain4]

I would assume they will - even before today due to all his titles and amazing record at the the tournament.

But, those show court names seem pretty entrenched (they would never change them, would they?)

A statue, a simple placard, his name on a plaza or green area on the grounds, or something else. Or nothing?

 

[clayqueen]

A statue has already been approved and Rafa has chosen the design.

 

[r2473]

What if some social or political view Rafa holds falls out of favor?

 

[tudwell]

They should put a statue of him on Chatrier back where he returns serve. Shouldn’t interfere with anyone else’s game play.

 

[victorcruz]

They will never immortalize a Spaniard. If Rafa could learn more French they will warm up to him a little and keep Thiem on the other side of the draw.

 

[bluetrain4]

A statue has already been approved and Rafa has chosen the design.

Are you serious? If so, cool.

 

[Nostradamus]

Are you serious? If so, cool.

Change PC to RAFA NADAL stadium right now.

 

[burma_shave]

Change the name of the tournament? Roland Garros was pilot ffs.

 

[Nostradamus]

Are you serious? If so, cool.

 

[Nostradamus]

I think this one is cool but i think it's copyrighted. may cause a lawsuit. Chinese may not care though since they are used to knocking off everything.

 

[Nostradamus]

Like this one maybe but put RAFA's head on it.

 

[MeatTornado]

A statue has already been approved and Rafa has chosen the design.

Such humble

 

[Daniel Andrade]

A good sign that would say: Here tennisfan3 said that Nadal would lose in straight sets!

 

[tudwell]

 

[Nostradamus]

Oh don't be mad.. Novak didn't have a chance today with that Slow balls

 

[tudwell]

Oh don't be mad.. Novak didn't have a chance today with that Slow balls

Not mad. Just trying to think of the best way to honor the Bull.

Though in sincerity, I think memorializing an active player with a stadium name or statue or whatever is just weird and tacky.

 

[Bud]

Change center court from Philippe Chartrier to Stade Rafa

 

[E36BMWM3]

Could this possibly be it??

 

[BeatlesFan]

Needs to be in full color.

 

[rmontro]

I've said this before, but Nadal might be winning French Opens at age 60. He could end up with 40 Slams.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I've said this before, but Nadal might be winning French Opens at age 60. He could end up with 40 Slams.

Rafa could win french open in a wheel chair.

 

[Bud]

Could this possibly be it??

What facial detail! That thing is fugly.

 

[Standaa]

change the name from Djokovic Open to Nadal Open

 

[DSH]

 

[aman92]

Rename Philip Chattier or rename the entire arena after him

 

[E36BMWM3]

What facial detail! That thing is fugly.

Work in progress, I am sure

 

[TennisFan3]

Rename the center court. Rafael Nadal court.
Have a statue of Nadal that every player has to face before they go to the court.

 

[ibbi]

They should have kept the bullring and named it after him. I mean how perfect would that have been?

 

[UnderratedSlam]

Not mad. Just trying to think of the best way to honor the Bull.

Though in sincerity, I think memorializing an active player with a stadium name or statue or whatever is just weird and tacky.

Agreed.

Imagine Rafa getting so big-headed with his own sense of importance that he goes on-court at FO wearing a red jacket...

 

[Nostradamus]

Needs to be in full color.

that's ugly though,, looks like it will melt in hot sun or rain

 

[Standaa]

Have a statue of Nadal that every player has to face

in a match?

 

[TennisFan3]

in a match?

Just outside of the tunnel - when the players step out.

 

[MugOpponent]

A statue has already been approved and Rafa has chosen the design.

I believe Rafa has said he's uncomfortable with changing a court to his name. Truthfully the statue seems like the best way to respect the past and what Nadal has done.

 

[Nadal>>>>>Federer]

they really should rename chatrier to Court Rafa Nadal. If chatrier was alive he would want that and it shows no disrespect.

 

[Opendaroof]

This is not even funny. How terrible person you are. Truely a low life.

 

[swizzy]

Don't ask what Roland Garros can do for Rafa, marvel at what Rafa has done for it.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

By putting a Nadal clock that will run twice as slow as the normal shot clock.