The match between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on the Paris Olympics was not balanced. The Serbian champion dominated the match and prevailed with a internet 6-1 6-4 on the enduring Philippe Chatrier. The Spanish legend tried in each strategy to react within the second set, however his present degree appeared too far-off from that of its everlasting rival.
Regardless of not successful a title this 12 months, Nole remains to be very aggressive and can do every thing potential to realize his dream of successful the gold medal. Rafa’s retirement appears close to, additionally due to the bodily issues which have tormented him within the final two years. The 22-time Grand Slam champion was upset when reporters requested him when he would retire, however it’s clear that his future may be very unsure. Rafa mentioned he would decide solely after the top of the Paris Olympics, the final of his extraordinary profession.
Through the press convention, Nole Djokovic confessed that he hopes to play towards Nadal once more sooner or later. The Spaniard is registered on the US Open, the final Main of the season, however his presence is at nice danger. There’s a actual risk that yesterday’s match was the final chapter in a legendary rivalry that transcended tennis.
Bartoli on Nole vs. Rafa
The massive match between Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal was not as spectacular as prior to now. Nole dominated and left no escape to his everlasting rival. Talking with RMC, former WTA star and prime analyst Marion Bartoli commented on Djokovic’s win over Nadal: “Novak was fully above, he was capable of maneuver Rafa, make him play in areas that he doesn’t like and we might see it was troublesome on his aspect helps, particularly on the again aspect the place he was usually late. However Novak had a second of deconcentration, Rafa acquired into the breach and I feel that the previous confrontations got here again in Novak’s head, we felt the stress.”
Novak Djokovic additionally spoke of his present private relationship with the Spanish participant after a 6-1 6-4 second spherical win over Rafael Nadal within the Paris Olympics. Djokovic analyzed the problem in a match through which the draw already confronted the winners of 24 and 22 Grand Slam titles respectively within the second spherical.
Because the media Sportklub stories to the query whether or not he feels Rafa as a sort of brother, Djokovic had no doubts and answered in a really honest means: “No, there is no such thing as a brotherhood. We’re extra rivals and colleagues. It’s laborious to be shut. There’s plenty of categorized data, so at this degree you possibly can’t get too near your rival. We’ve got been taking part in this sport for a very long time, I hope that sooner or later we are able to enhance our relationships. We share part of our life, the reality is I wish to see our relationship enhance sooner or later. Our lives will change someday and possibly we are able to share extra issues,” mentioned the Serbian tennis participant, who’s chasing his first Olympic gold in singles in Paris.
Is the rivalry over?
Djokovic received his thirty first match in sixty complete matches between him and Rafael Nadal: “We’re going ahead, he mentioned, the world quantity 2, we’ll see if there are different video games within the huge tournaments. We had epic duels, the longest Grand Slam finals in historical past, 60 video games complete. I don’t know the way he feels or what his plans are. Possibly it received’t be the final time we see one another on the sector. I wished to be aggressive on this sport, make him transfer as a lot as potential however I want him all the most effective for his future”.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion had a small drop within the second set, however he had no issue closing the match. “Again in 2006 (first match in Paris), I don’t assume we might have thought we might play in virtually 20 years time on the identical court docket within the Olympic Video games. I feel we are going to ultimately admire this match very a lot, not only for our rivalry, however for the game itself. There was plenty of consideration and plenty of curiosity in direction of our match at this time, so it advantages all of us. It’s unlucky that he was not at his finest, however I did every thing I might to make him uncomfortable on court docket” – Nole defined.
Nole Djokovic can proceed to pursue his dream of successful the gold medal on the Paris Olympics and can face German Koepfer within the subsequent spherical, Nadal must get better his power for the doubles with Carlos Alcaraz.
