"This is your chance": Wilander sends message to other players amid sad Nadal Roland Garros conclusion

With Rafael Nadal not playing at Roland Garros, former player and analyst Mats Wilander sent a message to the other players that this is their chance.

Beating Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros is according to many the most difficult thing to do in tennis however that won't be a problem this year. Nobody needs to beat Nadal because he won't be there and according to Wilander, it's a great opportunity for all the other players to win the event:

"The French Open is just not the same now that Rafael Nadal has decided not to play. The winner is always going to be questioned about if they could have won it if Nadal was in the tournament. The positive part of the announcement that Rafa made is that, of course, he is still thinking about playing at least another season."

Speaking further on the matter, Wilander said:

"We wish for him to play forever, and to play at Roland-Garros forever; but at the same time, I don't want to see him come to Paris and not be 100%, not feeling good and risking his future life. To the rest of the players: this is your chance because Rafa is not there, so you had better take it."