It’s a duel without thank you that is engaged Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal since the beginning of their career. If for a long time the public only had eyes for Roger Federer, who dominated world tennis head and shoulders for many years, the Serb and the Spaniard quickly proved that they were on the same level. , if not stronger than the Swiss. Now ahead of him in the number of Grand Slam trophies, with 21 and 22 victories respectively, the two tennis legends have won everything again this year. After Rafa’s incredible victories at the Australian Open and Roland-Garros, the Djoker has just won Wimbledon against Nick Kyrgios in a thrilling final.
A top game, but everyone was hoping to see Rafael Nadal face Novak Djokovic in the final. Unfortunately, Xisca Perello’s husband seriously injured his abdominals and was forced to retire. A twist of fate which therefore prevented a new legendary match between the two rivals. But to listen Nikola Pilicthe mentor of the Serb, the match was already played in advance. “Nadal didn’t play well at all in this tournament. He fought as well as he can, but I don’t think he would have had a chance to beat Djokovic in the final. I’m sure”he says very sure of himself in an interview with Sportklub.
Djokovic is better than Nadal and Federer by all criteria
This should please Rafael Nadal… Visibly very proud of his champion, Nikola Pilic did not stop there and when asked who of the three is the best tennis player, his choice was made a long time ago. “Djokovic is better than Nadal and Federer by any standard. He was world number one for 374 weeks, which is impressive. Also, no one but him has won all Grand Slam titles twice , and Novak has a positive head-to-head with almost every player.”he assures, forgetting in passing that Rafael Nadal has also won all the Grand Slam tournaments at least twice.
Not necessarily the most objective, Novak Djokovic’s mentor nevertheless concludes with a thought for the Spaniard, a real phenomenon on clay: “You also have to tip your hat to Nadal. For hundreds of years, no one will win 14 titles at Roland Garros like him”.