The rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal and the diametrically opposed opinions between the two regarding vaccination, do not act as a wall so that both continue to respect each other sportingly and admire the other’s career. The Serbian tennis player, in some outstanding statements, showed his admiration for the title won by Nadal at the Australian Open and assured that he does not take away “nothing of merit” for the fact that he could not be present at the tournament.
Asked about what happened at the Australian Open and Rafael Nadal ‘s triumph, Nole had some nice words for Djokovic . “Congratulations to Rafael. He is an incredible fighter, he himself said that it was one of the best victories of his sports career, given the circumstances and coming from an injury. I think four or five months ago he was on crutches and now he’s winning a Grand Slam.”
“Tons of respect for him, I don’t want to take anything away from his victory by not competing in the tournament. It was not pleasant for me to leave the country as I did and watch the tournament from afar, ” Djokovic said in an appearance, with words that cause him to be positively valued again by Nadal ‘s fans.
Djokovic is in Dubai , where he is participating in his first competition of the year. The Serbian remains number one in the ATP ranking pending what Daniil Medvedev does simultaneously in Acapulco, but he will lose it in the coming weeks due to his decision to continue without getting vaccinated, which will separate him from the Indian Masters 1000 Wells and Miami.
