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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.
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, but the farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal that took place on November 19 at the Martin Carpena pavilion in Malaga at the end of the Davis Cup quarter-final between Spain and the Netherlands is still going strong.
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 blasts Rafael Nadal ceremony and expresses guilt of final actions
Novak Djokovic is the latest big name from the world of tennis to blast Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony. Nadal hung up his racket late last year, with his final-ever match as a professional tennis player coming at the 2024 Davis Cup finals.
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 ...
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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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 ...
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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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, ...
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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 ...
Rafael Nadal's very cruel prank as people left terrified before Ronaldo showdown
During one stint away from the court, he even played a cruel prank on some unsuspecting passengers to promote an unusual ...