I don't know general. If Djokovic, Murray, and Federer are not playing then Rafa has a chance.
I guess there is always Wawrinka. But who else, the Lost Generation like Dimitrov, injured Raonic, always injured Nishikori? Or maybe the Next Generation, like Zverev and Kyrgios?
It seems that Rafa could do well on the clay if he puts in some effort. He's the greatest clay warrior of the generations. That has to count for something.
Respectfully,
masterclass
effort?
that is just it general.
he wont put in the effort.
he not only had no game--ground game--against roger, he had no fitness.
he simply wont put in the effort.
right now he has another problem: he doesn't really believe he can win a final anywhere.
not even in small, chicken
**** events.
that is why he did not go to Rio and Argentina.
he went to indian wells and Miami to pick up points and to snatch up huge appearance fees under the table.