via Getty
Novak Djokovic of Serbia shakes hands with Roger Federer of Switzerland at the net following victory in his Men’s Singles final during Day thirteen of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
via Getty
Novak Djokovic of Serbia shakes hands with Roger Federer of Switzerland at the net following victory in his Men’s Singles final during Day thirteen of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is having a phenomenal season. He recently lifted his 20th Grand Slam title at the Wimbledon Championships 2021 and equaled both his arch-rivals, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, in the Grand Slam tally.
Novak Djokovic recently arrived in Tokyo for the Olympic Games. He’ll be eyeing the Gold medal this year and his chances are quite high since both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have already withdrawn from the tournament.
via Reuters
Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 11, 2021. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Spain’s Rafael Nadal after winning their semi-final match REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
In a recent interview, Djoker admitted that he hasn’t played too many big tournaments without facing either Rafa or Roger in the last 15 years. Interestingly, it’ll be the first time in 20 years when both of them are not playing at the Olympics.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“I have not experienced too many big tournaments in the past 15 years without Roger and Rafa playing,” said Djokovic in the interview.
Nole has only faced Nadal once at the Olympics. They met at the 2008 Beijing Olympics where Rafa emerged as the winner. Interestingly, the Spaniard went on and won the Gold medal at that tournament.
Watch This Story: How Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, and Others Travel
“A little bit strange”- Novak Djokovic on playing at Tokyo without Nadal and Federer
Djokovic further added that he is feeling a little bit strange without the presence of Roger and Rafa at the Tokyo Olympics. Even though their absence has made his path easier, he is certainly not used to playing at big tournaments without them.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
via Reuters
Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 11, 2021. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in action during his final match against Italy’s Matteo Berrettini Pool via REUTERS/Peter Nicholls
“So it’s a little bit strange to be honest because I’m used to seeing at least one of them,” concluded the 20-time Grand Slam winner.
After winning three Grand Slams this year, Novak Djokovic can come one step closer to accomplishing the Golden Slam if he succeeds at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He’ll be facing Hugo Dellien in the first round of the tournament tomorrow. Fans have huge expectations from him and want him to continue playing the way he is playing. Will he be able to win his maiden Olympic Gold in Tokyo?
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
