World number one and arguably the best clay court player of all times , Rafael Nadal has been knocked out of this year's French Open by Swede Robin Soderling in the biggest upset of the year so far. The 6-2, 6-7(2), 6-4, 7-6(2) defeat is Nadal's first on the red clay of Roland Garros.
"If you can beat Nadal on clay in Paris then you can beat anybody," six-time winner Borg told the press.
"I think that Soderling can now win the French Open."
Well, I was doubting Soderling too - never thought he'd back up us Rafa win by beating Davydenko who was looking so good. He also beat Ferrer - who loves clay! I'm picking Sod over Gonzo, even though this is a very different matchup as Richard pointed out. Forehand against forehand.
Jazz Burks said:
Gonzo should take this bum out. If not Gonzo then Fed will be happy to drop a couple of bagels on Robin to take his 1st RG title