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 | Djokovic on a possible second round of the Olympic Games against Nadal: I’m also looking forward to this match, but first we need to overcome the first barrier21-08-2024 |
Novak Djokovic commented on a potential match against Rafael Nadal.
They can meet in the second round of the Olympics.
I saw the grid before the press conference and I know there was a lot of interest in the second round. For this to happen, we both need to win the first round first. Then, of course, there will be a spectacular match, like in the good old days, when we played each other in almost all the major tournaments.
I`m also looking forward to this match, but I need to overcome the first hurdle and do my best to go as far as possible.
He also spoke about Nadal and Andy Murray retiring.
I have heard the news about Andy and hope his farewell tournament goes well for him and his country. He is a legend of our sport and incredibly important to world tennis.
Nadal, of course, too - and even more so, given all his results and achievements, especially in this city, at Roland Garros. Nadal has not yet announced when his last tournament will be, so I hope he can continue, which is good for tennis.
To be honest, I don’t even think about retiring, although I know that many would like me to retire. It seems to me that as long as at least one of us is in service, this era continues.
Of course, there is a generational change, Alcaraz and Sinner are now deservedly one of the best players in the world. They play at a very high level. They are very young and they will lead this sport in the future.
I`ve seen generational changes a lot over the last 15 years, I love that it`s happening, but at the same time I`m glad I can still play. Of course, the end of a career is closer than the beginning, I know that. I still enjoy competing and will continue to do so until I no longer enjoy it.
Djokovic on a possible second round of the Olympic Games against Nadal: I’m also looking forward to this match, but first we need to overcome the first barrier