French Open favourite Rafael Nadal has not disappointed his fans in the competition so far. The 31-year-old has been stunning, playing some sublime tennis and will be keen to continue that dominance when he faces Roberto Bautista Agut in round 4 of the competition on Sunday. It will be a clash of two Spaniards.
There is an air of confidence in Nadal's play. The former world number one is running well, striking the ball clean, and most importantly enjoying the game. Nadal has not dropped a single set in the competition so far, and his last match win over Nikoloz Basilashvili was all about his class and his form. Nadal had brushed aside his opponent 6-0, 6-1, 6-0. The Spaniard was pleased with his performance.
"Today was one of the best matches I have ever played, without a doubt. I am really happy because I have a really good feeling. Every day my training is going very well, my practice. When I have a match, I play very well," Nadal said.
Nadal will start this game as favourites against Agut, who has looked good so far, but this will be the latter's biggest test. In the run up to the fourth round, Agut has not met any seeded players. Nadal is the first seeded player.
To be fair, with Nadal in ominous form, it would be a surprise even if Agut manages to take one set from Nadal. Even though Agut might be the second favourite, one can expect him to give his best. He is one of the hard-working players in the circuit and fights till the end.
Despite both the players have been around in the circuit for some time, it is a surprise that this French Open meeting will be their second head-to-head encounter. Nadal defeated Agut in their only clash – ATP World Tour Masters Madrid – in straight sets in 2014.
Nadal, who has his eyes on the 10th French Open title, will take one set closer to that record if he manages to beat Agut on Sunday.
When and where to watch live
Rafael Nadal vs Roberto Bautista Agut is tentatively scheduled for 12.30 am local time, 4 pm IST, 11.30 BST.
Live Streaming and TV information for the match at Roland Garros is below.
India: TV: Star Sports Select HD1 and Star Sports Select HD2. Live Streaming: Hotstar.
UK: TV: ITV. Live Streaming: ITV Hub.
USA: TV: Tennis TV and NBC Sports. Live Streaming: NBC Sports Live Extra.
Europe: TV: EuroSport. Live Streaming: EuroSport Player.
Australia: TV: Fox Sports. Live Streaming: Foxtel.
Middle East: TV: Bein Sports Arabia. Live Streaming: Bein Sports Connect.
Canada: TV: TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5. Live Streaming: TSN TV.
