“Impossible Friendship,” Djokovic weighs in on Federer and Nadal

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“Impossible Friendship,” Djokovic weighs in on Federer and Nadal

Posted on May 16, 2023 at 4:35 pm

It is the legendary trio in the history of tennis and even sports. For nearly two decades, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer have distinguished themselves in tennis by winning the most tournaments. Inevitably, such a long rivalry can bring these athletes closer together. Not for Novak Djokovic. And the Serbian tennis player spoke about the relationship between him and his rivals, indicating that it is impossible for him to be friends with them.

Committed to the Rome ChampionshipNovak Djokovic I talked about it again. Face NZ Cameron Nouri (win in two sets, 6-3, 6-4), Novak Djokovic He saw his opponent hit a ball in his leg. A situation in which the six-time winner won Masters 1000 He didn’t like it at all. The Serb also spoke about his rivalry with Federer And Nadal And they made amazing confidence.

“Friendship is impossible”

Exists in Rome for the championship, Novak Djokovic Interview with Corriere della Sera He talked about his relationship with Rafael Nadal: He is only a year older than me. At first we went to dinner together twice. But even with him, friendship is impossible. Thanks to him and Federer, I grew up and became who I am now. It will unite us forever, I feel so grateful to them. »

I’ve seen it more times than my mother.

Novak Djokovic Also discuss his relationship with Roger Federer :” We have never been friends, it is not possible between rivals, but we have never been enemies. I always respected Roger, he was one of the greatest characters of all time. It had an extraordinary effect, but I have never been close to it. Nadal is part of my life, in the past 15 years I have seen him more times than my mother. »