"So at the end it's massive. Now on clay for him it's the place he's preparing better and getting ready for. Rafael Nadal has made the impossible possible at the French Open and is able to overcome Roger Federer in "routine" fashion on clay, says three-time Roland Garros champion Gustavo Kuerten.The 'King of Clay' was in stunning form as he saw off Roger Federer 6-3 6-4 6-2 on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday, extending his 100 per cent record against the Swiss in Paris to six matches.Nadal now has a chance to become the first player to win the same grand slam on 12 separate occasions, though he will not learn of his opponent until Saturday with Novak Djokovic's match against Dominic Thiem held over due to rain.Kuerten was in awe of Nadal's achievements in Paris and he does not believe Federer, who was featuring at the French Open for the first time since 2015, will add to his two victories over Nadal on clay – the last of which came in 2009.

Roger Federer and Gustavo Kuerten together in 2013 (Image: GETTY) And now after hearing Federer’s comments, Kuerten is keen to bring him back to … Updated: May 26, 2020 09:50 AM SHARE "I don't see Federer or other guys beating him. '01 Gustavo Kuerten vs. '77 Guillermo Vilas ... 2008 Nadal vs. 2001 Kuerten would be a pleasing contrast of styles from two players born to play on … Gustavo Kuerten vs Gaston Gaudio ATP Buenos Aires highlights HD | ATP Cordoba Open 2020 Realistic Gaming 4 you. His rise from a relatively unknown tennis player at the French Open in 1997 (he won a Challenger event ahead of the tournament) but he went through the draw in brilliant fashion, beat the ex-Champions, and … And we are so lucky to have them so long in the courts," Kuerten told "And, of course, Nadal we know he's the great favourite against everybody. Head To Head. "I don't see Federer or other guys beating him. Doesn't matter if it's the best of all time like Roger or whoever comes in at the other side. "Roger is the other way around. ATP & WTA Roger Federer head to head tennis search. So, while the French Open will likely never have another champion like Rafael Nadal, likewise there will never be another Gustavo Kuerten. And we are so lucky to have them so long in the courts," Kuerten told Omnisport in Paris. Nadal now has a chance to become the first player to win the same Grand Slam on 12 separate occasions, though he will not learn of his opponent until Saturday with Novak Djokovic's match against Dominic Thiem held over due to rain.Kuerten was in awe of Nadal's achievements in Paris and he does not believe Federer, who was featuring at the French Open for the first time since 2015, will add to his two victories over Nadal on clay — the last of which came in 2009. "Roger is the other way around. He came this year after a long time and he knows it's more and more difficult every single year to be really successful, especially against Rafa on this surface. He came this year after a long time and he knows it's more and more difficult every single year to be really successful, especially against Rafa on this surface. Now on clay for him it's the place he's preparing better and getting ready for. Convicted and ready, much better than the others and it makes the impossible become possible. As for Kuerten playing Federer on clay, Federer is 1-1 vs Kuerten on clay as he won their other meeting in early 2002 when neither was at their career peak. "Here at the French Open he just feels himself. And we can see a domination like, or even higher, than his best times on court. Prime Coria is a poor example as he would be hard pressed to even get a set off prime Nadal (no 2005 is not even close to prime Nadal).

Rafael Nadal has made the impossible possible at the French Open and is able to overcome Roger Federer in "routine" fashion on clay, says three-time Roland Garros champion Gustavo Kuerten. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. "I think if they play 10 times here at French Open he's going to beat Roger every single time, especially over the next years. From Lendl To Nadal: Classic Moments In Canada. "Asked how impressive claiming six wins out of as many matches against Federer at the French Open is, Kuerten said: "For a human being it's impossible, and for Nadal it's normal. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you.Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox!Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox!To continue enjoying Sportstar, you can turn off your adblocker or subscribe to Sportstar Plus. "Asked how impressive claiming six wins out of as many matches against Federer at the French Open is, Kuerten said: "For a human being it's impossible, and for Nadal it's normal. You don't realise it can be possible but on his side, especially [on Friday] you see it's routine for him. "I think if they play 10 times here at French Open he's going to beat Roger every single time, especially over the next years.