Nadal’s goal in next few weeks: get to bottom half of 2021 US Open draw

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Anyone know why has Nadal gained so much weight after F.O? One would think he would train and make some changes in his coaching/equipment etc, but it seems like the reverse and he's been chilling.
At this rate, it is more likely that he does not get to the 2nd week of the UsOpen than him winning it. F.O 2022 might be the more realistic target but obviously that will be harder than F.O 2021 with him aging.

Weight has never been relevant, because Nadal has talent.
Djokovic needs peak fitness (or whatever you call it), and even then he's only won THREE US Opens, despite being a hardcourt specialist.

 

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Weight has never been relevant, because Nadal has talent.
Djokovic needs peak fitness (or whatever you call it), and even then he's only won THREE US Opens, despite being a hardcourt specialist.

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He looks weak on the court, when compared to Nadal and Thiem.
Nadal and Thiem are the future of tennis.
Djokovic is a spent force.

Djokovic can no longer rely on Federer to usher him into the AO Final.
Stuck on 17 for life?

Nobody is a sure bet at any slam, except for Nadal at Roland Garros.