National Best Friends Day 2021: Who are the best friends in men's tennis?

National Best Friends Day is celebrated every year on June 8 to hour special friend that everyone has. While competitive nature of sports, especially individual sports like tennis, makes it very difficult to have friends, re are still some great friendships that are formed resulting from mutual respect and moments outside of court. Here is a look at some best friends in tennis on National Best Friends Day 2021.

National Best Friends Day 2021: Are Nadal and Federer best friends in tennis?

In an interview given two months ago, Rafael Nadal spoke of his friendship with arch-rival Roger Federer. Both Nadal and Federer have won 20 Grand Slam titles and have competed for several major hours over past decade. While friendship of two has improved over years, "King of Clay" insisted that y are yet t "close friends". "We are very good companions and as time went on, our relationship improved. We are t close friends, I would t tell him that my knee hurts before facing him! We can call each or anytime and speak about anything," said Nadal.

Are Djokovic and Nadal best friends in tennis?

When vak Djokovic was asked about his friendship with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, Serbian gave a similar opinion to that of Spaniard. Djokovic said in an interview in 2019, "On contrary, I have really good relations with both of m, we always respected each or. We are rivals, of course, it’s kind of difficult to be friends."

Djoker added, "But we respect each or and that’s how it is still until I get him on court. y have been icons on our sport for so many years and ir opinions are extremely important to everyone. So if y want to be active and part of it in some way, officially or ufficially, I think it’s only a positive."

National Best Friends Day 2021: Who are or best friends in tennis?

French Open 2021 schedule: Men's singles

Alexander Zverev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, 7:30 PM IST, June 8

Stefas Tsitsipas vs Daniil Medvedev, 12.30 AM IST, June 9

Rafael Nadal vs Diego Schwartzman, TBD, June 9

vak Djokovic vs Matteo Berrettini, TBD, June 9

French Open 2021 schedule: Women's singles

Tamara Zidanšek vs Paula Badosa, 3:30 PM IST, June 8

Elena Rybakina vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, 4:45 PM IST, June 8

Coco Gauff vs Barbora Krejčíková, TBD, June 9

Maria Sakkari vs Iga Świątek, TBD, June 9