Rafa Nadal’s Suspension Was Due to His Reaction to…

Rafael Nadal appeared to be a faker on the court late on Sunday afternoon at Roland Garros, in contrast to the Rafael Nadal who was being pushed around on clay on his preferred surface and at his favorite event. The sneer and distorted visage remained, but the source of rage was not customary domination but rather frustration with the situation.

It took six French Open titles and years, but the solution to slowing down Rafael Nadal and making him appear foolish in this situation has finally been found. It was the consequence of bad conditions, a revived Novak Djokovic, and Nadal’s obvious dissatisfaction.

Nadal stomped around the baseline and blasted ground strokes more as the rain increased.Like the United States Open for four straight tournaments, the French Open will conclude on Monday. The difference, for now, is that planned renovations here may include a stadium with a retractable roof, by 2016. Djokovic, who lost the first two sets handily, 4-6, 3-6, and threw two temper tantrums of his own, contributed mightily to Nadal’s breakdown. Thankfully, weather and darkness conspired to suspend the match, if not as early as he wanted.