Rafael Nadal's pre-game jumps & Gladiator-like presence is intimidating: Novak Djokovic

World .1 men's tennis player vak Djokovic gave tennis fans an interesting sneak peek into his rivalry with World .2 Rafael Nal in an Instagram Live session on Friday with fellow tennis ace Andy Murray amidst coronavirus lockdown. Djokovic-Nal rivalry has ruled men's tennis for more than a dece with Djokovic leing 29-26 on he-to-he. Here is what Djokovic h to say about 19-time Spanish Grand Slam champion.

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Rafael Nal possesses strongest mindset: vak Djokovic, Andy Murray

During Instagram Live session, Andy Murray and vak Djokovic chose ir perfect tennis players, emphasising on unique qualities of different players. Both Murry and Djokovic agreed to one common name who possessed strongest mindset in tennis - Rafael Nal. 

Rafael Nal's pre-match intensity is unmatched: vak Djokovic

vak Djokovic particularly claimed that Rafael Nal's intensity before match was unparalleled. He recalled Nal's jumping intensity, which intimidates Serbian tennis star. Nal's pre-match jump challenges a player that y are set to face a 'Gliator' on pitch, said Djokovic, furr describing him as a strong physical and mental giant. claim could come as a surprise to many tennis fans as ar point of view is that Djokovic is one player who intimidates Nal inste with his style of play.

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vak Djokovic hails Rafael Nal despite injury issues

vak Djokovic lauded Rafael Nal's ability to get back to his best despite several injuries in his career. Serbian asserted that Nal's ability to produce across all surfaces sets him aside from rest of tennis superstars. Spaniard possesses a strong resilience to get back to court after every injury, said Djokovic. 

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Roger Federer is most complete tennis player ever: vak Djokovic

vak Djokovic described Roger Federer as most complete tennis player ever in history of sport. World .1 highlighted one aspect of Swiss star that hasn't received eugh praise. He lauded Federer's ability to serve and volley as something that has been underappreciated for a very long time. 

Andy Murray supported vak Djokovic's thoughts on Roger Federer. He stated that he has seen several players who really hit volley well. However, his touch makes him stand out amongst rest of tennis superstars, highlighting fact that he has done it several times on court despite immense pressure. 

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