Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said Rafael Nadal was his favourite to win the French Open, despite the record 14-time champion struggling for fitness in the twilight of his career."This year is more open," reigning French Open champion Djokovic told reporters at the Parc des Eaux-Vives grounds in Geneva "Casper Ruud is surely one of the five players who are candidates to win.
Hopes that Brit could launch comeback were swiftly denied
The Scot had trailed by a set and a double break when bad weather stopped play on Monday.