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.

These guys are completely perfect inside and outside the court, so that is great too. That's the reality. 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. "Here at the French Open he just feels himself. Head To Head. "Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. 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. 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. And we are so lucky to have them so long in the courts," Kuerten told Omnisport in Paris. He knows he can go there and beat Roger six out of six times. You don't realise it can be possible but on his side, especially [on Friday] you see it's routine for him. "So at the end it's massive. So, while the French Open will likely never have another champion like Rafael Nadal, likewise there will never be another Gustavo Kuerten. "And, of course, Nadal we know he's the great favourite against everybody. But I thought like that five years ago and it didn't happen, so perhaps they need to wait for their future become real another three or five years. Gustavo Kuerten is one of the legends in tennis. ATP & WTA Gustavo Kuerten head to head tennis search. Tsitsipas' 2018 Toronto Run: 'It Was The Week Of My Life' Toronto. "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. Convicted and ready, much better than the others and it makes the impossible become possible. Gustavo Kuerten vs Roger Federer all matches, with stats on their H2H rivalry. Roger Federer vs Gustavo Kuerten all matches, with stats on their H2H rivalry.

He knows he can go there and beat Roger six out of six times. "So at the end it's massive. And we can see a domination like, or even higher, than his best times on court. Gustavo Kuerten VS Marat Safin #Title Not Set# Show Head 2 Head Detail VS 4 57% Wins Rank ... Nadal & Federer. 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. "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. Convicted and ready, much better than the others and it makes the impossible become possible. ATP & WTA Roger Federer head to head tennis search. That's the reality. "It's a once of an era rivalry. 3. 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. Doesn't matter if it's the best of all time like Roger or whoever comes in at the other side. Barty, Djokovic, Nadal share US Open concerns, as Dan Evans hits back 2 weeks, 3 days ago Rafa Rewind, 2019: Nadal tops Federer, then Thiem for 12th French Open 2 weeks, 5 days ago Now on clay for him it's the place he's preparing better and getting ready for.

But I thought like that five years ago and it didn't happen, so perhaps they need to wait for their future become real another three or five years." Rafael Nadal celebrates beating Roger Federer at the French Open. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. '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 … "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. Of course, the young players would have a better and better chance in the future. Beyond The Numbers. 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.