Novak Djokovic eager for one last farewell match against Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard confirms comeback for the 2024 season 

Djokovic is eager to have atleast 'one more match' with Nadal.

Novak Djokovic eager for one last farewell match against Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard confirms comeback for the 2024 season 

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal (Via X, Olympics.com)

World number 1 Novak Djokovic recently spoke a few nice words about the return of the Spanish maestro Rafael Nadal. He expressed his eagerness to give the tennis world another Djokovic-Nadal showdown. Both of them have entertained the fans for the past decade, and they hope to play with each other for one last time before the Spaniard hangs up his racket.

Earlier this week, the king of clay, Nadal, confirmed his comeback to professional tennis next year. In a recent post-match interview at ATP Finals, Djokovic was asked to comment on this and the Serb was very positive about his rival. 

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I think it would be nice, you know, for the sport to have at least one more match between Nadal and me. That's the biggest rivalry in terms of the amount of matches played that this sport ever had, so hopefully, hopefully, that can happen.
Djokovic via Tennis TV

Despite facing continuous setbacks due to recurring injuries, Nadal has officially revealed that he will be returning next year. Djokovic expressed his admiration towards the unwavering spirit of Nadal and the urge to return and give the tennis world another Nadal special.

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A rivalry of the ages between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal

Tennis has produced some amazing rivalries throughout the times, but the never-ending rivalry is the one between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. The rivalry started a decade ago and has since been the highlight of the tennis world. Both the greats are almost neck to neck in their H2H. With over 59 matches played, Djokovic leads the clash 30-29. Their last encounter took place in the 2022 Roland Garros quarterfinals. 

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (Via Olympics.com)

The intense quarterfinal match was won by the King of Clay Nadal 6-2,4-6,6-2,7-6(2) who eventually went on to beat Casper Ruud in straight sets and win another Grand Slam.

Djokovic may lead the H2H, but in the Grand Slam matches, the Spaniard is soaring high with 11 out of 18 wins. With his possible return next year, fans will be awaiting another showdown between the greats of tennis. Nadal has slumped down to the 664th rank and will try and end on a better note in the upcoming year which is also his farewell season. But for now, it is ecstatic news for the world of tennis that Nadal will be back.

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