Updated On: 27 August, 2022 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyansh Goel
Indian tennis great Vijay backs World No.3 for US Open glory, but stresses it won’t be easy for the Spaniard as he is coming off an injury; tips Iga to reign supreme

Rafael Nadal practices at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Pics/Getty Images
With Novak Djokovic pulling out of the 2022 US Open as the country is still not allowing any unvaccinated foreign citizens, Rafael Nadal (22 Grand Slams) has a chance to go two ahead of Djokovic (21 Grand Slams) in the Grand Slam race. Nadal had pulled out of the Wimbledon Championships semi-finals due to a foot injury following which Djokovic claimed the title.
Indian tennis legend and commentator Vijay Amritraj, 68, feels that Djokovic pulling out makes Nadal the favourite due to his big-match experience.