Rafael Nadal: World no 1 makes French Open final prediction about Dominic Thiem
RAFAEL NADAL says he will have to be at his very best to beat Dominic Thiem when the two meet in Sunday’s French Open final.
Nadal sealed his place with a convincing 6-4 6-1 6-2 win over Juan Martin del Potro to reach an 11th French Open final.
While Thiem beat Marco Cecchinato in first semi-final to reach his first Grand Slam final.
Thiem beat Nadal in Madrid Open in May and has been the second best player during the clay season.
But Nadal insists he is ready for the fight on Sunday.
Nadal said: "Thiem is an amazing player. He beat me this year in Madrid with big power.
“He’s playing with big confidence, winning the Lyon Open before Roland Garros and playing some great matches here.
“I know I have to play my best, I have to improve a little bit.
“I have done a lot of things well in the clay court season, but I believe I can be ready for the final.
“It is going to be tough one but I’m going to fight.”