Whenever a tennis player wins the Australian Open and Roland Garros in the same year, a debate arises: Can you think of the Grand Slam schedule? Rafael Nadal intends to play at Wimbledon , making it possible again.
It has been 53 years since Rod Laver won all four Grand Slams in the same year. And he implemented twice: the first time in 1962, and the second time in 1969. It has been a myth ever since, at least in the men's branch, as the women's Graf won the 1988 Golden Slam (the four Grand Slams plus the gold medal at the Seoul Olympics).
Last year, Novak Djokovic courted Tokyo in the hope of winning gold: he won titles in Australia, Roland Garros and Wimbledon. But in the Asian country, Alexander Zverev ruined the moment by simply giving up the chance to continue with the Grand Slam. In the final of the US Open, he lost to Daniil Medvedev, the only precedent being Laver in 1969.
Before people speculated whether Nadal could win a Grand Slam, Nadal cautiously said: "On the men's tour, no one can win a Grand Slam from Rod Laver.". He added: "Novak Djokovic was the closest one last year. It's hard to imagine not succeeding, even more so over 36."
Nadal's second Wimbledon title.
So many years have passed. Rafa had to be prioritized and could no longer play in all games. But it is undeniable that at the important moment, he won 22 Grand Slam titles and became the biggest winner..
After returning from Paris, he focused on his legs and everything seemed positive. Watching Hullingham play will give him some perspective on what he has been doing in the past and he will come to Wimbledon with three goals: to win a third title there; to take 23 Grand Slam and went on to win Grand Slams in his career.
