Novak Djokovic takes a subtle dig at Rafael Nadal over chasing records following his 40th Masters title in Bercy

Djokovic recently won his 40th Masters title at Bercy.

Novak Djokovic takes a subtle dig at Rafael Nadal over chasing records following his 40th Masters title in Bercy

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (credits: TennisBuzz)

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has simply been in the league of his own this year and has looked simply miles ahead of other players. Apart from his Wimbledon final loss, he has not been caught by any single tennis star this season. After winning his seventh Paris Masters title this Sunday, he gave his impression on what it feels about breaking records.

Djokovic talked about how is targeting all the records that are left to be broken. It was evident from his voice that Djokovic wants to register himself as the sole holder of all possible records in tennis. He said, 

I'm going for all possible records, all that I can break. I've never had a problem saying that. And that's why people don't like me.
Djokovic in an exclusive interview with Serbian publication Kurir
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Nole further added,

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I didn't pretend like some people.. to say that it's not my goal, and then to behave differently after… I always tried to be in line with what I believe.

Many fans felt that by saying this, the Serb must have taken a dig at longtime rival Rafael Nadal. A few months ago, Nadal talked about being unbothered by Djokovic passing him in terms of Grand Slam titles.

What did Rafael Nadal say about breaking records?

When Rafael Nadal was asked in an interview with AS about how he feels about fighting and competing with longtime rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Nadal revealed that the number of titles and Grand Slam trophies doesn’t bother him at all and that he is sufficient and happy with what is has achieved throughout his career.

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic pose for a picture at the Laver Cup event.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic pose for a picture at the Laver Cup event. (credits: CNN)

Nadal said, 

I have said it when I was the one who won the most Slams, I said it when we were tied. I say it now that I am behind. I am not going to be the one who tries, through a personal struggle, to want to be what I am not. What is, is. And what is not, is not. I say this, I am very satisfied with everything I have done.

The Spanish, however, also lamented praise on Djokovic as he described Nole ‘as best’ in history. Based on number of titles, Djokovic is already the greatest in Nadal’s books.

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