Novak Djokovic revealed who among Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer he found most intimidating throughout his career, as part of the legendary "Big Three."
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 won the Australian Open men's singles title in 2019 after beating Rafael Nadal in the final. Roger Federer won the Australian Open men's singles title in 2018 after beating Marin Cilic in the final. Roger Federer won the Australian Open men's singles title in 2017 after beating Rafael Nadal in the final.
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
It could be tempting to write off Novak Djokovic at this point, to think he might be closer than ever to being done competing for Grand Slam titles and closer than ever to retirement, where his greatest on-court rivals — Roger Federer,
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev emulate Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in 2019
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Jannik Sinner breaks Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal records to win Australian Open in demolition of Alexander Zverev
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Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner plays Alexander Zverev in the men’s final
Novak Djokovic reflected on his relationships with longtime rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, revealing what he believes caused friction between them early on.
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Novak Djokovic previews Carlos Alcaraz clash: ‘It’s like playing Rafael Nadal again'Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final! The Serb and the Spaniard defeated four rivals in Melbourne and arranged their eighth duel, the fourth at Majors. The first three came in Paris and London.
From fierce competitions between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to a stunning showing from Novak Djokovic, here are some of the best Australian Open men’s finals to date.
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.
A World No. 5 shared his thoughts on the unique strengths of tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, drawing comparisons to legends Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
Jannik Sinner joined some of tennis' greatest legends with another stellar performance in the Australian Open final.
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