Novak Djokovic revealed who among Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer he found most intimidating throughout his career, as part of the legendary "Big Three."
The last time they met, Djokovic defeated Nadal in the 2024 Paris Olympics on the clay courts of Roland Garros (not counting the exhibition at the Six Kings Slam). Tennis fans can follow Sports Illustrated's Serve on SI for all the most important news from the sport.
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Speaking on Rafael Nadal's unceremonious exit from the sport last year after a Davis Cup quarterfinal loss, Novak Djokovic said that organisers had not facilitated a retirement ceremony befitting of the 22-time Slam-winning Nadal's stature in the sport.
I’ll keep going. I’ll keep striving to win more Slams,” Djokovic said. “And as long as I feel that I want to put up with all of this, I’ll be around.”