The current number one in the world, Novak Djokovicconfessed that the prevailing rivalry and competition with the Swiss Roger Federer and the Spanish Rafael Nadal prevented establishing a closer relationship.
“We are not friends because we are rivals“, being difficult as competitors to be close and share intimacies of our lives, which could be used against you,” Nole revealed.
And he stated: “We have shared the stage for so many years with great respect, so I hope that one day, when the curtains close, we can sit down and talk and reflect, it would be amazing.”
Finally, the pupil of former Croatian player Goran Ivanisevic, who dominates the record against both, 27-23 against the right-handed player and 30-29 against the left-handed player, expressed: “I love to win, I am inspired and motivated by records. “I just try to be honest and authentic about my goals, as simple as that.”
Federer spoke about Nadal’s return
Federer referred to the return of one of the greatest rivals he had in tennis: Rafael Nadal.
He claimed: “I hope Rafa can come back very strong next year and I hope Novak can continue playing as long as he wants.as it is good for the sport to have these guys still in the game.”
Later, he showed pride in having competed with both tennis players for more than a decade at the highest level: “I felt very happy and lucky to play against them almost 40 to 50 times each, so I have many memories of many great matches, battles. I have answered questions about them many times and can only say the best about them. “It has been fantastic to share the court with them for so many years.”
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