World No.1 Rafael Nadal squares off against No.48 seed Pablo Andujar at the 2011 French Open, Thursday May 26th, as Nadal seeks his sixth French Open title and 10th overall Grand Slam title. French Open oddsmakers have Rafael Nadal as -5000 moneyline favourite over Pablo Andujar (+1200). Be sure to get your 2011 French Open: Rafael Nadal vs Pablo Andujar predictions in early.
Rafael Nadal had never played five sets at Roland Garros… until Tuesday afternoon, when he ran into inspired American John Isner. The Spaniard’s 6-4, 6-7(2), 6-7(2), 6-2, 6-4 come-from-behind victory over Isner was uncharted terrority for Nadal, who was down two-sets-to-one for just the second time at Roland Garros. He lost to Robin Soderling in a four set, fourth round match in 2009. Tuesday’s win sees Nadal improve to a 12-2 record in five-set encounters at Grand Slam events. Tuesday's clash was the first time in 239 career clay-court matches that Nadal lost two tie-break sets. It was just the fourth time in 28 career majors that the Nadal dropped a set in the first round.
Pablo Andujar has won five Challengers, two Futures tournaments and has never made it past the second round at the French Open. In 2011, Andujar won his first ATP title at the Grand Prix Hassan II tournament in Morocco, defeating Italian Potito Starace in the final 6-1 6-2. His career record is 26-38.
Head to Head:
These players have never played each other at an ATP World Tour, Grand Slam or Davis Cup main draw event.
Rafael Nadal vs Pablo Andujar
When: Thursday, May 26, 5:00 AM ET
Pick: Nadal -5000
Point-Spreads.com 2011 French Open: 2011 French Open: Rafael Nadal vs Pablo Andujar Odds & Predictions
The Bottom Line: This won’t be as much of a test for Nadal. His first round opponent John Isner is better than Andujar. Be sure to get your 2011 French Open: Rafael Nadal vs Pablo Andujar predictions in early.
