“I have seen more of Nadal and Federer than my parents,’ Novak Djokovic explains why he isn’t friends with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, hopes to reconcile upon his retirement

The MARCA interviewer asked Novak Djokovic to give his thoughts on how his bonding with the two other legends, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

“I have seen more of Nadal and Federer than my parents,’ Novak Djokovic explains why he isn’t friends with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, hopes to reconcile upon his retirement

(L-R)Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. (credits: NDTV Sports)

After winning his seventh ATP Finals title, Novak Djokovic is all set to grab the Davis Cup for his nation. He sat down for an interview with the Spanish media team, MARCA, before facing Great Britain. During this exclusive interview, he talked about his illustrious career and all the records and accolades he has achieved. Djokovic also focused on his relationship with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

The interviewer asked him to give his thoughts on how his bonding with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Djokovic stated clearly that there could never be any sort of friendship between them. He further illustrated his definition of friendship. He said Federer and Nadal were not people with whom he could decide to share all about his life.

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This is what Djokovic said:

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It is true that we cannot be friends because with friends you talk about everything, the good, the bad, your secrets… With your rivals, I don't think you feel very comfortable revealing all that. In the last 15 years, I have seen more of Nadal and Federer than my parents. It has been a very long journey together and when we hang up the racket we will see it in a more relaxed way.
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Despite strong statements from Djokovic, he maintained the utmost respect for Nadal and Federer. He also casually joked about hanging out together once hangs up the racket in the future.

Novak Djokovic comments on Rafael Nadal’s return:

The interview also asked Novak Djokovic to comment on the return of Rafael Nadal next year. Djokovic has in the past talked about how much he would love to play one last battle against the Spaniard.

On Wednesday, he was asked about the event he would love to play Nadal in their last game. While the Serbian expressed his eagerness to play anywhere, irrespective of the tournament, his unwillingness to play at the Roland Garros was completely visible.

(L-R)Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. (credits: Bleacher Report)

This is what Djokovic said:

Roland Garros wouldn't be bad, but Nadal is the player who has won there the most times in the history of the tournament. I think any place will be incredible both for us and for the world of tennis. It would be like a kind of last dance.
Novak Djokovic via MARCA

It is quite evident given the history of the French Open, that any tennis player would not be willing to face Nadal on the clay considering the amount of titles he has won there. However, Djokovic referred it to as the ‘last dance’ and that he would be looking up to that match. At last, the Serbian concluded by saying that he was unsure if they would ever meet again but he is desperate to play his longtime rival one last time.

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