Published 12:12 IST, July 26th 2024
‘Expect Fireworks’: Djokovic Wants a Thrilling Final Face-off Against Rafael Nadal at Paris Olympics
Novak Djokovic is eager to face off against the legendary Rafael Nadal in the Paris Olympics, hinting that if it happens, it could be their last dance together.
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The Paris Olympics is expected to be star-studded as a lot of globally acclaimed athletes will be seen in action. Some of the big names will be spotted in the sport of Tennis as stalwarts Rafael Nadal, Novak Djoković, Carlos Alcaraz, Rohan Bopanna, Sumit Nagal, and more will be featured in the competition. One of the matches which the fans will be hooked on will be the possible last dance between Nadal and Djokovic. Both of them have had classic matches in the past and are expected to face off. Even Novak Djokovic looks to be interested in facing off against Nadal for possibly the final time in competitive action in Paris.
Novak Djokovic wants to have the ‘Last Dance’ against Rafael Nadal in Paris Olympics
Number two-seeded Novak Djokovic intends to square off with Rafael Nadal, his longtime opponent, in the second round of the tennis competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He aroused curiosity by suggesting that the two might run into one other on the clay court and that this might be their final tango together.
"Yeah, I mean, obviously he (Nadal) hasn't played much and his ranking drops. So, you know, there's always going to be that possibility of meeting him in early rounds and there we go, you know, it's going to be a spectacle. Definitely, if we get to meet, expect some fireworks on the court. Like the good old times. I hope we get to meet because there will probably be one last dance for both of us.
All the respect to Rafa, of course, he's just, he was injured and everything, but he's always the king of clay and what he's done here in Roland Garros is unprecedented. So I can't wait to step on the court with everyone is so excited for it," Nadal said while speaking to Access Hollywood in an interview.
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Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are currently in Paris and they could face off in singles action at the iconic clay court of Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. if it happens, it could possibly be the final time when the fans will see the legendary rivals in action.
Updated 12:12 IST, July 26th 2024