“Impossible achieved” Tennis World reacts to Novak Djokovic’s historic win against Rafael Nadal in a ‘match for the ages’

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal

The tennis world witnessed one of the greatest matches in recent times as the two Goliaths of the sport- Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal clashed and produced tennis of the highest order. Eventually, Djokovic came out the victor and accomplished one of the toughest feat in all tennis- beating Nadal on Clay.

The World No.1 ended Nadal’s reign at the French Open regarded his performance as ‘the best’. He will now turn up on Sunday to bid for his 19th grand slam against Stefanos Tsitsipas. The match of such high quality that former as well as current tennis players and fans couldn’t hold back their thoughts and shared their excitement via social media.

I missed that point taking a selfie ? pic.twitter.com/bAEYNURZuI
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) June 11, 2021

https://twitter.com/andyroddick/status/1403446328726888459

You cannot play better clay court tennis than this. It’s perfect. ?
@DjokerNole @RafaelNadal @rolandgarros
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) June 11, 2021

In awe of what we just witnessed for the past 4 hours @DjokerNole @RafaelNadal forever champs!!
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) June 11, 2021

https://twitter.com/SebiKorda/status/1403456252965949441

After Djokovic breached the Fortress, he got congratulatory messages from all over the world. Fans all over the world acknowledged Djokovic’s brilliance and and thanked Nadal for playing one of the best matches in Roland Garros history.

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El resumen del @RafaelNadal vs @DjokerNole es que juegan a otro deporte diferente.Durante muchos momentos ha sido posiblemente el mejor partido que he visto en muchos años.Siempre contigo Rafa?Gracias!!
— Feliciano López (@feliciano_lopez) June 11, 2021

Tremendo partido ???
No se puede creer lo que jugaron! Gracias @DjokerNole @RafaelNadal.
Sueño con volver a encontrarlos ?
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) June 11, 2021

Wow wow wow. Djokovic!!! @DjokerNole
— Monica Puig (@MonicaAce93) June 11, 2021

Phenomenal performance from @DjokerNole . Showing us why he is no.1 What a match from 2 of the greats of the game.
— Greg Rusedski (@GregRusedski1) June 11, 2021

Tennis is the winner!!!!
— Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) June 11, 2021

It’s as though one of the universal laws has just been broken.#RolandGarros
— Matt Roberts (@MattRobertsTTP) June 11, 2021

If you’re not a tennis fan. Watch this match and you definitely will be now!! Inspirational to watch every single point from these two pic.twitter.com/OJNJNDHS3j
— Heather Watson (@HeatherWatson92) June 11, 2021

It’s going to be sad days when Nadal, Djokovic and Federer all retire. Tennis fans have been so lucky to watch these guys in the Golden Era..

Unreal tennis at the French Open right now?❤️#frenchopen #NadalDjokovic #RonaldGarros pic.twitter.com/tFuPK7ZDH9
— Sree. (@dhonisgirl) June 11, 2021

This is incredible tennis.
But, I must sleep.
But, what a rally.
Concall in the morning.
Nadal this is too much!
Sleeep!
Just one quick tie breaker.
Must sleep.
Djokovic retire!
Have to meeting morning.
But… Tennnnnaaas!

(Stays awake forever.)
— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) June 11, 2021

If anyone ever wants to know what “NOT GIVING UP” in sport means, plz switch on tele and watch these two legends play.If you’ve slept in India already,please watch this match in replay,Highlights will never ever do justice to this quality of tennis.#frenchopen2021 #NadalDjokovic
— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 11, 2021

The greatest match ever played… https://t.co/yLN0RsmPiW
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) June 11, 2021

This is not just tennis! This is bench marking of the highest order. #NovakvsNadal #RolandGarros
— Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) June 11, 2021

Thank you @RafaelNadal @DjokerNole for an instant classic! The physicality and shotmaking were off the charts!! Thx President Macron for letting crowd stay past curfew. ?????
— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) June 11, 2021

The French Government has imposed a 11 p.m. curfew due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This meant that the fans would have to leave Stade Roland Garros in between the match. As the clock ticked closer to 11, their were chants by fans that they won’t leave the Court. Eventually, the organizers made instant arrangements and allowed the fans to stay.

Djokovic-Nadal have literally altered French law with their level of play. Epic.
— The Big Three (@Big3Tennis) June 11, 2021

"We will not leave, we will not leave" chants the crowd in Chatrier. https://t.co/6bolzOitMh
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) June 11, 2021

Merci, Manu! https://t.co/8VXCmJEwbg
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) June 11, 2021

Memes flood the internet between the Djokovic-Nadal match

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As always, fans couldn’t keep their calm and expressed their emotions and excitements via memes. Twitter was flooded by memed on the mega Djokovic-Nadal match.

Federer after Novak keeps him tied w Nadal with 20 grand slams apiece #FrenchOpen #NadalDjokovic pic.twitter.com/6OaJI7x4TP
— Chris@NuChannelsports (@ChrisNUchannel1) June 11, 2021

https://twitter.com/UTDsakura/status/1403462999294169095

#Tsitsipas right now after watching #NadalDjokovic semi final. #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/wv10OfmiKo
— ZayN AFwaN (@afwanlefthander) June 11, 2021

Watching Djokovic vs Nadal!?
So so anxious!#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/sbtWxVeBrs
— Lakshya Chopra (@LakshyaNotLaksh) June 11, 2021

#RolandGarros #FrenchOpen #frenchopen2021 Novak #NadalDjokovic #RolandGarros2021

Meanwhile Tennis ball after knowing match has ended pic.twitter.com/GUIUZEsb1W
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The fans will now be hoping to see another classic as Djokovic takes on Tsitsipas. Both players have been in amazing form lately and will definitely push each other to the absolute limit on Sunday. If the Final is half has good as this match, we are in for a treat

Also read: French Open 2021: “I am sad” Rafael Nadal reacts after his defeat to Novak Djokovic

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