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In the latest episode of Netflix’s Tennis docu-series, Break Point, viewers were in for a surprise as Serena Williams‘ former coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, made a rather bold statement regarding the difficulty of beating Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon.

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Mouratoglou claimed that conquering the Serbian champion at the prestigious grass-court tournament is “probably the highest mountain to climb for any tennis player.” However, this assertion did not sit well with tennis fans worldwide, particularly those who hold Rafael Nadal‘s awe-inspiring performances at Roland Garros in high regard.

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Mouratoglou’s statement meets instant social media backlash

Mouratoglou’s statement immediately faced backlash as fans pointed out the undeniable dominance of Rafael Nadal on the clay courts of Roland Garros. The fans argued that defeating the Spanish powerhouse at the French Open is unquestionably a more tedious task than beating Djokovic at Wimbledon. This led to a flood of memes and trolls mocking Mouratoglou’s claim.

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The above tweet started the thread for trolls to take a dig at Mouratoglou’s opinion on Break Point season 2.

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A fellow Nadal fan backing up Nadal’s supremacy with stats.

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Another Nadal fan takes a dig at Mouratoglou.

A fan talks about Mouratoglou downplaying Nadal.

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Another fan trolling Mouratoglou.

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A fan cited Nadal’s example to refute Mouratoglou’s claim.

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Another fan trolling Mouratoglou.

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Another fan backs Nadal’s supremacy.

According to the fans, while Djokovic is a highly celebrated figure right now and is definitely one of the GOATs, Nadal’s unparalleled success on the clay courts of Roland Garros cannot be understated. Year after year, Nadal has displayed an extraordinary level of skill and determination, making it exceedingly difficult for his opponents to even dent his formidable armor. Nadal’s record at Roland Garros is nothing short of legendary, having never lost a final at the tournament.

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It is crucial to recognize that the opinion expressed by Mouratoglou is subjective and rooted in his own experiences and observations as a coach. As a figure who has worked closely with Serena Williams – one of the game’s all-time greats, Mouratoglou’s perspective carries weight. However, it is equally important to respect the opinions of fans and their attachment to the legacies forged by players like Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros.

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Ultimately, the debate over whether beating Djokovic at Wimbledon or Nadal at Roland Garros is more challenging is likely to remain subjective, and it is worth noting that both tournaments have produced some of the most memorable moments in tennis history.

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Ansh Tandon is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. Ansh received his undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has been working in content creation for 2+ years. Before Ansh stepped into sports journalism, he was a professional tennis player, honing his skills in national level tournaments for the past 12 years as an active AITA athlete. He holds Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in great regard. At ES, Ansh specializes in covering both on and off-court activities of the stars on the ATP Tour. Other than being a Tennis fan, Ansh is an ardent storyteller and a cinephile too.

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