Djokovic criticises Rafa Nadal's farewell ceremony

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 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
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Novak Djokovic has become the latest prominent figure in tennis to criticize the handling of Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony.
Novak Djokovic Breaks Silence About Not Attending Rafael Nadal's Davis Cup Farewell
Novak Djokovic's absence from Rafael Nadal's final day as a professional tennis player generated much attention. The Serbian has now revealed why he was not present at his rival's farewell. Nadal's
Novak Djokovic Says He Has an ‘Up and Down’ Relationship with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic is opening up about his relationship with fellow tennis stars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, admitting that it's often strained.
Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic 'Feels Bad' He Missed Rafael Nadal's Farewell To The Sport
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Novak Djokovic gets real on why he felt unaccepted by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic thinks Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal "distanced" themselves from him early because they didn't like his massive confidence but the 37-year-old had no issues with that because that's how rivalries work.
Novak Djokovic Reveals Why He Didn't Get Immediate Respect from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, 'Most of the players were going out to...'
Grand Slam winner, Novak Djokovic has expressed his thoughts on why he received resistance from greatest on-court rivals initially.
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’.
Novak Djokovic shares candid opinion on Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony and admits he ‘feels bad’
Novak Djokovic has expressed his view that Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony at last year’s Davis Cup Finals “wasn’t done properly” as he admitted he “feels bad” he was not there. The Serbian confirmed both he and Andy Murray had planned to attend Spain’s semi-final tie as they were unable to be present for the quarter-finals.
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Carlos Alcaraz looks back at the last moments of his ‘idol’ Rafael Nadal’s professional tennis career
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Novak Djokovic blasts Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony planning; regrets own absence
Novak Djokovic famously describes Rafael Nadal as his greatest rival ... Unfortunately, it turned out the way it did, what are you gonna do? More than that, I don’t really know. In the same ...