Rafa Nadal talks about a possible confrontation with Novak Djokovic in Saudi Arabia
Rafa Nadal has arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the first edition of the ‘Six Kings Slam’where he will compete alongside figures such as Novak Djokovic Carlos AlcarazJannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune. The Balearic tennis player, who announced his retirement at the end of this season, is ready to fight one of his last battles.
«I’ve been away from tennis for quite some time, so I am very happy to be here, competing with an incredible group of players and good friends. I can’t wait for everything to start. I have no idea what will happen; It is clear that all the matches will be very competitive, since these are the best players in the world. My expectations are not very high; I simply want to be on the court, be part of the show and for the fans to enjoy the entertainment,” explained the tennis player.
Will Rafa Nadal face Djokovic again?
Al talk about Djokovicthe tennis player couldn’t help but talk about him with a laugh: «We have faced each other countless times throughout our careers, so we don’t need to play again (laughs). For me, it has always been a challenge to compete against Novak; “He is an exceptional rival who has always taken me to the maximum, pushing me to the limit.”
But the tennis player did not stop there and continued talking about his professional partner: «I think we have both experienced that feeling, as has Roger Federer. “The three of us have contributed to each of us reaching a higher level, always being difficult competitors and motivating us to achieve new successes.”
A new ‘Big 2’?
As expected, Rafa Nadal also spoke about the new promises of tennisamong whom are Carlos Alcaraz or Sinner: «We must wait; is It is evident that in 2024 they have won all the Grand Slams and currently occupy No. 1 and No. 2 in the ranking. “They are building their own history, and I think it is not the right time to compare which generation has been better.”
«Ours is about to retire completelynaturally. Each new generation that arrives needs to develop its own rivalries and its own narrative, without the need to compare itself with the previous one. When they are no longer active, it will be the right time to make those comparisons,” the tennis player concluded.
2024-10-17 10:33:00