Video: Djokovic reveals his biggest rival on tour

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TENNIS Video: Djokovic reveals his biggest rival on tour

Funmilayo Fameso 23:22 - 16.05.2023

Novak Djokovic didn't hold back revealing Rafael Nadal as his biggest rival on tour and gives his reasons for choosing him.

World No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic has revealed that Rafael Nadal will always be his biggest rival as long as they continue to play.

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Speaking to Tennis TV, the Serb was asked who his biggest rival was, and he wasted no time mentioning the Spanaird's name.

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"I can't take anybody else but Nadal as my biggest rival. As long as Nadal is playing, as long as I'm playing, Nadal is always my biggest rival.

Regardless of the rankings or what's going on the tour. Just because of the history of our rivalry and everything."

Djokovic paid respect to Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev for being great competitors on tour.

"Of course, I have tons of respect for Alcaraz. You know, he just came on the tour in the last couple of years, and some other players are out there like Medvedev, I had some great matchups with him, but Nadal and myself, we go back a long time, so definitely he comes in front," he concluded.

Djokovic won his tenth Australian Open title this year, making it his 22nd Grand Slam tied with Nadal. They have won the most majors in men's singles tennis history.

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