“Machine”: Rafael Nadal Gives His Opinion on Novak Djokovic’s Mentality On-Court

One of the coveted yacht shows across the world with several superyachts ready to be purchased, the Monaco Yacht show this year witnessed Sunreef Catamaran ‘Great White’, owned by 20-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal.

The Spaniard participated in the event while former F1 racer Nico Rosberg also attended the show. Nadal invited Rosberg for a private tour of his yacht as they sat and talked about the specifics of the yacht, played a mini table-tennis match, and eventually circled back to sports.

Former Formula one racer gets to talk to Rafael Nadal on his yacht

During their discussion, the Spaniard mentioned how he managed to stay level-headed and having room for doubts so that he can constantly work on his game.

“The doubts let you work the proper way, I think. Because when you have doubts, you always work with the goal that you never think it’s enough. I think the doubts are good”.

When the 2016 World Drivers’ Champion brought Novak Djokovic into the conversation by mentioning that he is a different person than Nadal, the Spaniard replied: “He’s more, maybe a machine in terms of mentality. But, I’m sure that he has his doubts too”.

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Nadal continued, “We have different characters. Both things are good you need to find your way. that’s my point of view. There is no only one way to have success, or to accomplish your dreams”.

Nadal-Djokovic rivalry will continue next year, starting with the Australian Open

The Spaniard is currently in rehab as he aims to stage a huge comeback in Australia next year. After the French Open semis defeat to Djokovic, Nadal took a break from grass-court season and attended the US hard-court summer.

His debut at the Citi Open ended in a third-round defeat to Lloyd Harris. Since then, the Spaniard underwent treatment for his feet and recently began his practice on-court.

The rivalry both Djokovic and Nadal share on the ATP tour can be considered as one of the top match-ups to look forward to, irrespective of the tournament and surface. Djokovic currently leads the head-to-head record with 30 victories compared to Nadal’s 28.

With the Spaniard aiming to return to full form next year, fans might expect more enthralling contests between Djokovic and Nadal on the 2022 ATP season.

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