Novak Djokovic hasn’t had a fantastic year, but that could be because he wasn’t allowed to play in several major tournaments (Australian Open, Miami, Indian Wells, Montreal, Cincinnati and the US Open). However, the Serbian has shown that he is far from done with his career and has a serious role in winning majors.
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal still have a lot to say about tennis despite their age
Recently, the Serb won two tournaments in a row (Tel Aviv and Astana Open) and qualified for the Tournament of Champions.
When asked about the new generation, Nole said he sees all opponents as rivals, but only one is his biggest rival: Rafael Nadal.
Jokerul also stated that both he and Rafi still have a lot to say in tennis and that they will not be giving up the white sport anytime soon.
Speaking to the press in Serbia, as quoted by Eurosport, Djokovic praised the youngsters of the new wave, but maintained that he and Nadal are still capable of very good results despite their age (the Serb is 35, while Rafi is 36).
“All the players I meet at the tournament are my rivals. But if you ask me who is the greatest, without a doubt, of course it is Rafa.
It’s still there, we’re the players who have faced each other the most times in the history of tennis, it’s a very special rivalry that continues.
I hope to have the opportunity to meet him many times, because it is interesting for both of us, as well as for tennis and sports.
Alcaraz is now number one and a Grand Slam champion, he has become the leader of a new generation, and there are names like Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Zverev or Rublev who have been in the elite for some time.
It’s a natural cycle, players take responsibility for this sport, but Nadal and I won’t give up anytime soon.” Novak Djokovic for the press in his native country.
Djokovic and Nadal have already met 59 times with a score of 30-29 in favor of the Serb.
Ranking of Grand Slam titles
1 Rafael Nadal 22
2 Novak Djokovic 21
3 Roger Federer 20 / retired from tennis.
Joker’s next tournament will be the Paris Masters (October 31 – November 6), which will be held on closed hard and will have a total prize pool of €6,008,725.
Source: Hot News RO
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