Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal (Credit: AFP)
In an interview with El Objective de La Sexta, when Nadal was requested about who he believes is the perfect to ever play the sport, the Spaniard answered fairly candidly, admitting that Djokovic reigns supreme, particularly in relation to the numbers..
They say that two legends can not coexist. But, Spaniard Rafael Nadal got down to show it unsuitable as he heaped reward on lengthy-time rival and present World No.1 Novak Djokovic, hailing the Serbian as the perfect participant in tennis historical past.
In an interview with El Objective de La Sexta, when Nadal was requested about who he believes is the perfect to ever play the sport, the Spaniard answered fairly candidly, admitting that Djokovic reigns supreme, particularly in relation to the numbers.
“The numbers say yes, for me yes (he is the best in history),” exclaimed Nadal.
Djokovic in truth handed Nadal’s iconic tally of twenty-two titles on the French Open in 2023, and at the moment stands at 24 titles for himself.
He was denied his iconic twenty fifth title in the Australian Open, credit score to trailblazing Italian Jannik Sinner, who knocked the Serbian off in the semi-finals and went on to safe his debut Grand Slam title.
Despite, all of Novak’s success, the very fact stays that he struggles to translate the on-court docket exploits and recognition off it, which Nadal believes in unfair on the Serbian.
“The image he projects is worse than he really is; I think he’s a good person,” added Nadal.
“There are moments of frustration. Novak breaks his racquet, but the next point he is ready to play at 100% again and it is the best I have ever seen.”
In all equity, Djokovic’s antics on the court docket aren’t the one factor staining his reputation. The Serbian ruffled fairly some feathers along with his imprecise stance on the COVID-19 vaccination.
In truth, an 11-day rollercoaster involving two visa cancellations, two court docket challenges and 5 nights in two stints at an immigration detention resort ensued final 12 months at Australia earlier than the unvaccinated Djokovic was deported previous to the start of the event.
Nadal, 37, however, has been battling harm and missed just about all of 2023. He was harm once more final month earlier than sitting out the Australian Open.
(with inputs from businesses)
