Djokovic Defeats Nadal at Olympic Video games
Of their sixtieth historic assembly on Tour, Novak Djokovic simply defeated 14-time Main winner Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 on the Paris Olympics on Monday.
Needing a mere one hour and 42 minutes to seal his victory, Djokovic hit 22 winners, gained 76 p.c of his first serve factors and broke the serve of the Spaniard on 5 events.
Removed from his finest all through the encounter, Nadal hit 12 winners and 19 unforced errors. The 38-year-old continues to be within the doubles competitors with reigning Wimbledon and French Open winner Carlos Alcaraz.
The Mallorcan lately made the finals in Bastad, Sweden, shedding to Nuno Borges in straight units.
Djokovic will subsequent face both Matteo Arnaldi or Dominik Koepfer for a spot within the quarterfinals.
The Serb has but to win an Olympic Gold medal in his illustrious profession. The ultimate crowning achievement that may prime off his unbelievable assortment of main {hardware}.
Djokovic has gained each Grand Slam, Masters 1000 occasion, Davis Cup title and ATP Finals title as knowledgeable.
Swiatek Cruises into the Third Spherical
Prime seed and clay-court wizard Iga Swiatek simply superior to the third spherical of the Paris Olympics on Monday, dismissing Diane Parry 6-1, 6-1.
Needing all however one hour and 14 minutes to seal her victory, Swiatek will subsequent face Wang Xiyu for a spot within the quarterfinals.
Xiyu ousted Diana Shnaider 6-3, 6-1.
Different winners on the day included Jasmine Paolini, Zheng Qinwen and Donna Vekic all advancing to the third spherical.
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