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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.
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
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.
Novak Djokovic stands alone at the Australian Open now that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired
MELBOURNE, Australia -- And then there was one: The Big Three is down to just Novak Djokovic, who stands alone from a golden generation of men’s tennis now that Rafael Nadal has joined Roger Federer in retirement.
Novak Djokovic says Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony ‘wasn’t done properly’, regrets missing Spaniard’s farewell game
Speaking on Rafael Nadal's unceremonious exit from the sport last year after a Davis Cup quarterfinal loss, Novak Djokovic said that organisers had not facilitated a retirement ceremony befitting of the 22-time Slam-winning Nadal's stature in the sport.
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 Finals in Malaga. Djokovic issued a statement on social media ahead of the special event that he would ‘be there in person to pay respect to Nadal’s stellar career’.
Novak Djokovic Breaks Massive Roger Federer Record At 2025 Australian Open
The tennis world saw the making of yet another history-making moment when Novak Djokovic overcame another record set by Roger Federer. The Serbian has now played the most Grand Slam singles matches. The Swiss held a record of playing 429 major singles matches up to the start of this year's Australian Open before Djokovic finally
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Rafael Nadal's sister Maribel gushes over Spaniard's 4K picture in front of iconic bull logo
Rafael Nadal's sister, Maria Isabel, has long been a major supporter of the Spaniard's tennis career and off-court endeavors.
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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 ...
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 ...
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Alexander Bublik rips Rafael Nadal & Andy Murray retirements as circus: Bald and old
Alexander Bublik doesn't seem to be too impressed with how Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray walked away from pro tennis, ...
Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal slammed as ‘embarrassments’ in tennis rival’s scathing rant
Tennis star Alexander Bublik has taken Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal to task with a series of brutal comments for the way they ...
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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'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 ...
Australian Open LIVE: Djokovic apologises to Nadal as star responds to 'unfair' question
Meanwhile, fifth seed and three-time Aussie Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev is in serious trouble in the first round as he ...