Rafael Nadal set up a clash against Felix Auger-Aliassime at Roland Garros and it's the first time Rafa will face Toni in an official match.
Toni has been with Rafa for the majority of his tennis career coaching him through some of his most memorable moments. Since last year, Toni has been coaching Felix Auger-Aliassime and this will be the first time they face each other in an official match. The elder Nadal was sitting in both players' boxes over the course of the event.
On facing his uncle at Roland Garros, Rafael said:
"For me it's very simple. Toni is my uncle. I don't think he will want me to lose. But he is a professional and he is working with another player. Don't know if he will be in his box and I don't care. It's not a story at all for me".
It's unclear what Toni will do with Auger saying that he will be watching from somewhere else simply enjoying the match. It will be interesting to see who is right.
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