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Who would win the French Open if Nadal didn't play?

ByNiko Vercelletto

Published May 25, 2018

To the surprise of no one, Rafael Nadal is dominating the clay court season. Winning Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Rome seem like effortless feats at this point in the 31-year-old's career. While the King of Clay is primed to take his 11th French Open title, there are 127 other players in the draw that will do their best to get noticed.

Many players in the tournament have proven themselves to be incredible clay court players. Let's imagine, for just a second, that Nadal didn't play in next week's French Open. Who would be your pick to take the title?