Rafael Nadal will eclipse Roger Federer’s Grand Slam tally at Roland Garros next year, according to Toni Nadal.
World No 2 Nadal secured his 19th major tournament when he won the US Open earlier this month.
The Spaniard is just one off Federer’s record and will be looking to draw level at the Australian Open.
Nadal’s uncle Toni reckons the target should be matched at the next opportunity and then Roland Garros will present the perfect opportunity to edge ahead.
“I understand that he is 33 years old, but at the same time I think that Federer is also older,” Toni Nadal said.
“Today Rafael is more favourite than Federer to win Roland Garros and the Australian Open.”
Meanwhile, uncle Toni also explained how he felt while watching Nadal win his most recent Grand Slam.
“I felt great joy when I saw him rise with the nineteenth Grand Slam,” he added.
“I watched the game with concern from the third set, when Rafa gave up a game, the picture was complicated, and from here Medvedev began to play better than Rafa and little by little the game went away, but once he won it was a great joy.
“I know that if one is overwhelmed by problems you end up getting tired, I think Rafael has a very good virtue, because he has always known how to face problems.”
Meanwhile, Nadal helped Team Europe claim a third Laver Cup title last weekend.
The 33-year-old won his opening singles match against Milos Raonic but then lost in the doubles alongside Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Nadal withdrew from the final day’s play due to a hand injury.
But he is expected to be fully fit for his return to action at the Shanghai Masters next month.