(Paris) Novak Djokovic emerged victorious on Monday from the legendary clash against Rafael Nadal during the 2e Olympic tournament tour, their 60e clash, won 6-1, 6-4, which brings the Spaniard a little closer to the end of his career.
Having been bothered for several days by discomfort in his right thigh, and weakened for two years, the 38-year-old Majorcan was unable to defy logic against the implacable Serbian.
PHOTO MARTIN BERNETTI, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Rafael Nadal congratulates Novak Djokovic at the end of the match.
In search of Olympic gold, Djokovic, 37 years old and still world No. 2, will face in the 3e the winner of the match between the German Dominik Koepfer and the Italian Matteo Arnaldi (40e global).
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