Rafael Nadal comments on Novak Djokovic’s new…
Rafael Nadal is seemingly thrilled to see Novak Djokovic returning to the Australian Open as he has described the Djokovic Australia news as “the best news possible.” On Tuesday, Australian media reported that the Australian government rescinded Djokovic’s three-year ban from entering the country.
The following day, Djokovic himself confirmed those reports were true. Nadal, who will be the defending champion at the 2023 Australian Open, feels it is good for everyone to have Djokovic competing at Melbourne Park. “Tennis is better when all the best players are on the court.
Even if it was a big mess last year, not good for our sport, it’s the past. Novak able to play again is the best news possible. Happy for him, the tournament, the fans,” Nadal said of Djokovic being allowed to play in Australia, per Tennis Majors.
Nadal’s 2022 season is over as he won’t be representing Spain at the Davis Cup Finals knockout stage in Malaga.
Rafael Nadal comments on Novak Djokovic’s new…
Nadal, who has won five Davis Cup titles with Spain, hints he may never again play in the competition. “For the Davis Cup I wasn’t an option this year, the captain knew that I could not put all my passion, confidence and spirit like in 2019.
Roberto Bautista-Agut and Pablo Carreño Busta can beat everyone. We’ll see if Spain have chances,” Nadal said. Meanwhile, Nadal defeated Casper Ruud 7-5 7-5 in his Round Robin finale at the ATP Finals. After picking up back-to-back defeats to Taylor Fritz and Felix Auger-Aliassime, Nadal defeated Ruud to avoid going winless at the tournament.
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“I don’t know how many matches of this type I need. It was about seeing myself competitive versus a great player. About the personal satisfaction that after, very difficult days, I had the right attitude and a good practice yesterday. I gave my best til the last match,” Nadal explained.