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Novak Djokovic Wasn't Happy With Rafael Nadal's Retirement Ceremony
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.
Novak Djokovic felt "bad" about missing Rafael Nadal's tennis farewell
Novak Djokovic regrets that he was unable to attend Rafael Nadal's final tennis match at the Davis Cup Finals last year.
Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic 'Feels Bad' He Missed Rafael Nadal's Farewell To The Sport
Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles, an all-time record in the men's game that he took from Nadal by winning the 2023 French Open
Novak Djokovic slams Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony as he shares honest regret
Rafael Nadal's retirement was marked by a ceremony at the Davis Cup last year, though the event has been widely panned and even Novak Djokovic has had his say
Novak Djokovic says Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony ‘wasn’t done properly’, regrets missing Spaniard’s farewell game
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.
Novak Djokovic 'feels bad' for snubbing Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony at Davis Cup
Novak Djokovic has revealed he ‘feels bad’ for missing Rafael Nadal’s tennis retirement ceremony at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Djokovic issued a statement on social media ahead of the special event that he would ‘be there in person to pay respect to Nadal’s stellar career’.
Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic expresses regret over missing Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony, says 'plan was to do it after...'
Novak Djokovic has become the latest prominent figure in tennis to criticize the handling of Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony.
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Carlos Alcaraz says it was a 'privilege' to join Rafael Nadal in Olympic doubles - 'a masterclass for me'
Carlos Alcaraz says playing with Rafael Nadal at 2024 Olympic Games was a 'privilege', while the 22-time major winner's ...
Djokovic criticises Rafa Nadal's farewell ceremony: "It wasn't the right one, I was going to go on Friday"
The Serbian regretted not being there to say goodbye to his great rival on the tennis courts. It's been almost two months, ...
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'It was difficult to accept my idol is not going to play again': Carlos Alcaraz admits conflicting emotions in Rafael Nadal farewell
Carlos Alcaraz produced one of the finest displays thus far at the 2025 Australian Open as he took down Yoshihito Nishioka to ...
Matteo Berrettini has nine-word message for Rafael Nadal after beating Cam Norrie
Matteo Berrettini had some kind words for Rafael Nadal after coming from behind to knock Cameron Norrie out of the Australian ...
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Rafael Nadal’s former coach Carlos Moya reveals his future
The 2024 Davis Cup Finals were the last official event of Rafael Nadal’s amazing career. The Spanish legend hoped to help his ...
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Carlos Alcaraz looks back at the last moments of his ‘idol’ Rafael Nadal’s professional tennis career
Carlos Alcaraz has reflected on the emotional retirement of his idol, 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal. The younger Spaniard, who has won four ...
Legend Bjorn Borg chooses between Federer, Nadal and Djokovic as the greatest tennis player
Former World No. 1 and 11-time Grand Slam champion Bjorn Borg is probably one of the biggest legends in tennis. However, when ...
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Alexander Bublik rips Rafael Nadal & Andy Murray retirements as circus: Bald and old
Alexander Bublik doesn't seem to be too impressed with how Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray walked away from pro tennis, ...