Rafael Nadal is the hot favorite to win the title in Paris, and the real question mark is who can stop him. There are a few players that can beat Rafa in Paris and probably the top 3 on the list are Djokovic, Zverev, and Thiem.

Why Djokovic is the most dangerous opponent for Rafa

However, according to Rafa’s coach, Carlos Moya, the Serb is the most dangerous opponent to say

“Djokovic is one of the greatest in history, and he was a player able to win the best Rafa on clay, so you have to be very careful with him. Thiem defeated him [Rafa] 3 times on clay in the last three years. He is one of the best specialists on clay. If he is in good conditions, at 100 per cent, and he is on a good day, he can beat Rafa. Also, Zverev is a player that is improving, and he  can play well in all the aspects.”

Djokovic leads Nadal 26-25 in head to head matches, and he has defeated Rafa on 7 occasions on clay. Still, The Mallorcan would be the favorite in a hypothetical clash at the French Open, but Nole can definitely pull an upset. If they play each other in Paris, that will be in the final.