Paris, France) – Coach of Félix Auger-Aliassime since last April, Toni Nadal will have his nephew as his opponent for the first time in his career. Because his current pupil will measure his strength with Rafael Nadal in the round of 16 of Roland Garros, in a duel scheduled for next Sunday.
Questions about what Toni will do in a situation like this have already been clarified by the coach in an interview with Tennis on clay. Nadal’s uncle has already explained that he won’t be in Aliassime’s box during the game nor will he give advice to the Canadian on how to face Rafa.
“I would never tell him anything that could help him beat my nephew. I told you before that I would never give advice on how to play against him. First of all, I am Rafael’s uncle, I am with him for many years and I work for him,” said Toni, who, in addition to coaching Aliassime, works at Nadal’s academy.
“Even if I was not working, I would never tell anyone else how to beat him,” added the coach who, before concluding the partnership with the Canadian, had already warned Aliassime of his conditions for possible duels with Nadal.
Toni revealed that he spoke with the Canadian the day Aliassime became interested in having him as an adviser. “I said that and he agreed. I also won’t tell my nephew what to do because it would be unethical and also unnecessary since he has his coach. I will be happy no matter who wins,” said he concluded.
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