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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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Novak Djokovic reveals details from his relationship with Nadal and Federer: ‘I didn't receive acceptance’
Novak Djokovic reflected on his relationships with longtime rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, revealing what he believes ...