Since Rafa didn't quite have a great European clay court season, he lands at #7 going into the draw of this year's French Open, which meant he could be in the same draw as the best player on tour right now, Novak Djokovic.
And that's exactly what happens! I'm sure oohhs and aahhs were heard when the draw was announced, to find Novak and Rafa in the same side of the draw. This means that only one of these guys will reach the semi's. Although Rafa has lost to some players this clay court season, none of them are in his side of the draw, so it's pretty much expected that they will be the blockbuster quarterfinal to watch in this year's RG.
As to who will win, although Novak has had a respectable clay court season, Rafa has been champion here in RG 9 times these past decade, it would be difficult not to pick him as favorite to take the semifinal slot in their side of the draw.
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