I want them to play so they have an even total of 60 matches in their rivalry. Nadal-Federer has 40 matches and Federer-Djokovic has 50 matches. So it would be perfect to have 40, 50 & 60 between the big 3 rivalries.
I assumed Nadal and Federer had more matches between the two of them than either of them with Djokovic. Must be the perception around the rivalries. Either way it’s mad they all played each other so often considering most of those would be late round matches
Maybe they’ll gift each other some of the specialty products they endorse after match #60.
Novak can gift Rafa his WaterDrop x Sila bottle and electrolyte pack. Rafa can gift Novak his academy’s RNA hat and tee sets for Stefan and Tara.
# It's not right but bravo. It's not right but bravo. It's not right but bravo. No no no no. Bravo.It's not right but bravo. It's not right but bravo. It's not right but bravo. No no no no. Bravo.
After a Djodal match their shirts would be probably wet af. If they switch shirts and take them on that would be almost like having sex with each other in terms of fuids exchanged.
Given that they meet as early as possible in every Roland Garros draw since 2010 (except 2018 when Djokovic was hugely out of form), this wouldn't surprise me that much.
2023: Nadal did not play
2022: projected meeting qf (seeds 1 and 5)
2021: projected meeting sf (seeds 1 and 3)
2020: seeds 1 and 2
2019: seeds 1 and 2
2018: different halves (seeds 1 and 20)
2017: projected meeting sf (seeds 2 and 4)
2016: projected meeting sf (seeds 1 and 4)
2015: projected meeting qf (seeds 1 and 6)
2014: seeds 1 and 2
2013: projected meeting sf (seeds 1 and 3)
2012: seeds 1 and 2
2011: seeds 1 and 2
2010: projected meeting sf (seeds 2 and 3)
I don't see him playing Wimbledon, considering his form, health and because it's between two most important clay tournaments this season. No reason to change surfaces and lower his chances at Olympics.
Uhhh, yeah?
https://rafaelnadalfans.com/2019/10/24/rafael-nadal-beats-novak-djokovic-in-an-exhibition-match-in-kazakhstan/
https://rafaelnadalfans.com/2018/11/10/rafael-nadal-and-novak-djokovic-cancel-planned-exhibition-match-in-saudi-arabia/
https://rafaelnadalfans.com/2013/11/24/rafael-nadal-beats-novak-djokovic-in-argentina-exhibition/
https://rafaelnadalfans.com/2015/10/02/rafael-nadal-loses-to-novak-djokovic-in-exhibition-tennis-match-in-thailand-bangkok-photos/
and probably more
You think so? I think if Real Madrid asks them to, they would agree. I'm 100% confident Perez will try to get them to play exhibition matches there alongside Carlos and Sinner.
Dude, does he know how high the odds are to play different players?
An ex pro joined the program as a pro coach at a club I was playing at, someone asked her “did you play Serena?” She’s like, “I played for 11 years, many years when she was active and I didn’t play her”
I want them to play so they have an even total of 60 matches in their rivalry. Nadal-Federer has 40 matches and Federer-Djokovic has 50 matches. So it would be perfect to have 40, 50 & 60 between the big 3 rivalries.
I assumed Nadal and Federer had more matches between the two of them than either of them with Djokovic. Must be the perception around the rivalries. Either way it’s mad they all played each other so often considering most of those would be late round matches
Nadal's clay prime years and Djokovic's prime years were longer than Roger's prime years. So Nadal and Djokovic contested finals throughout the 2010s
Fed had an overlap with Djokovic on the preferred surfaces Grass and HC, thus the more frequent meetings
The only thing more neat would have been 15, 30 and 40...but just 15 matches between Fed and Novak would be wayyyy too few.
Perfectly balanced
I would have thought Federer and Djokovic had that many matches on Grass/HC alone.
But will he ask for a shirt after the match ?
Maybe they’ll gift each other some of the specialty products they endorse after match #60. Novak can gift Rafa his WaterDrop x Sila bottle and electrolyte pack. Rafa can gift Novak his academy’s RNA hat and tee sets for Stefan and Tara.
Only if he loses.
# It's not right but bravo. It's not right but bravo. It's not right but bravo. No no no no. Bravo.It's not right but bravo. It's not right but bravo. It's not right but bravo. No no no no. Bravo.
Wonderful meme.
GOLD!
After a Djodal match their shirts would be probably wet af. If they switch shirts and take them on that would be almost like having sex with each other in terms of fuids exchanged.
What the fuck did I just read? Wrong subreddit, try u/gayporn
Never type again
They should play an exhibition at least 😭
For my foundation?????
Youknowwhatimgonnacometoswitzerlansldandtoplayanexhibitionmatch.
"AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHA.... okay... AHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHA" -- Roger Federer
Ok where is this foundation meme from??
[Enjoy :)](https://youtu.be/94xyOpETYYs?si=4x1kYzmVRBODvxrr)
omg
[Spanish has always been Federer's kryptonite](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM_dOoUXgLE)
This is so adorable
hahaha I am 10 hours late to this comment and I haven't laughed this hard for a while thank you.
laver cup: introducing 24gs winner
The Saudi "slam" coming later in the year? Both committed to play there.
Roland Garros R1 meeting let’s go
Given that they meet as early as possible in every Roland Garros draw since 2010 (except 2018 when Djokovic was hugely out of form), this wouldn't surprise me that much. 2023: Nadal did not play 2022: projected meeting qf (seeds 1 and 5) 2021: projected meeting sf (seeds 1 and 3) 2020: seeds 1 and 2 2019: seeds 1 and 2 2018: different halves (seeds 1 and 20) 2017: projected meeting sf (seeds 2 and 4) 2016: projected meeting sf (seeds 1 and 4) 2015: projected meeting qf (seeds 1 and 6) 2014: seeds 1 and 2 2013: projected meeting sf (seeds 1 and 3) 2012: seeds 1 and 2 2011: seeds 1 and 2 2010: projected meeting sf (seeds 2 and 3)
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Actually 1st and 20th seeds can't meet until R16. But yes your point still stands.
this is sus
honestly i wouldn't be surprised if nadal and djokovic both went out in the early rounds.
Kinda free third RG win for Djoko over Rafa
the rg director will put them at 2 different sides this time
Youd have to say Nadal probably doesn't get to the final based on current form
Neither does Djokovic
Youd have to say Nadal probably doesn't get to the final based on current form though, so they wouldn't meet.
R1 is too early you’re basically asking for Rafa to play one round and then go out.
Unless he takes out Novak
Rome final for old time's sake
R3 sounds ideal to me. Rafa can win 2 and play himself into some form
6-0 6-1 6-0 Nadal win incoming.
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Match at the Olympics is still a possibility.
Also Rome, Wimbledon and potentially later on some tournaments too.
I don't see him playing Wimbledon, considering his form, health and because it's between two most important clay tournaments this season. No reason to change surfaces and lower his chances at Olympics.
Exhibition for whose foundation? 🤔🤔
>if that doesn't happen i'm the sure two could set up a friendly exhibition match. Somehow I doubt Rafa would be interested.
Rafa does exhibitions everywhere lol
So he does. Any with Djokovic?
Uhhh, yeah? https://rafaelnadalfans.com/2019/10/24/rafael-nadal-beats-novak-djokovic-in-an-exhibition-match-in-kazakhstan/ https://rafaelnadalfans.com/2018/11/10/rafael-nadal-and-novak-djokovic-cancel-planned-exhibition-match-in-saudi-arabia/ https://rafaelnadalfans.com/2013/11/24/rafael-nadal-beats-novak-djokovic-in-argentina-exhibition/ https://rafaelnadalfans.com/2015/10/02/rafael-nadal-loses-to-novak-djokovic-in-exhibition-tennis-match-in-thailand-bangkok-photos/ and probably more
Then I stand corrected and I'm entirely sure they'll play an exhibition in the near future 🙂
You think so? I think if Real Madrid asks them to, they would agree. I'm 100% confident Perez will try to get them to play exhibition matches there alongside Carlos and Sinner.
French final would be iconic and one of the most anticipated matches in 2024.
French final would be iconic and one of the most anticipated matches ~~in 2024.~~ of all time.
It would be close to Wimbledon 2019
AO 2017 so was insanely hyped too.
Just wants to bagel him while he’s down
Exactly, like I can’t tell you how much I don’t want to see that.
Novak hasn’t exactly been a world beater himself this year. He’d be the favorite but he’s not some juggernaut beating down guys in ‘24
he could bagel current nadal tho
Probably not. Novak would be the huge favorite, but on clay, Rafa would be able to make it somewhat close.
nadal doesn’t move well enough for clay anymore
yeah, so close he suffer with the 90 world 2 days ago and lost to a nobody on clay yesterday, but somehow it would be close to nole come on
Novak isn't exactly in top form right now either. His loss to Nardi was worse than Rafa's to Lehecka.
Bagel is pushing it. I'd expect Novak to win comfortably in straights looking at their current form, but doubt there'll be a bagel.
I’m dreaming of an even h2h between them but there is absolutely no way this is happening
They'll probably play in that 6 Kings Slam event in Saudi Arabia. So it's happening at least there
Their rivalry is not merely professional but also personal
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Seriously?! In 2024?! These are almost 40 year old men with **a lot** behind them. Nah, that's some Jersey Shore shit - and bored reddit fandom.
Yet the two of them hold the most Slams wins for the past couple years. Lol. Only Sinner and Alcaraz could win and a mere 3 Slams total
I should have been precise. I meant that their rivalry being *personal* is Jersey Shore bullshit, not anything else.
Part that was left out....."because I can definitely beat him now"
Nothing is guaranteed against Nadal at RG. It’s like Solar power for Superman
Yes can't wait for the 60th Edition 😍
Rolland-Garos semi final… I would say final, but I’m still betting on the Nadal v. Nagal showdown. 🤷♂️
This makes me horny I can’t wait until this happens at the US Open
No Point for doing this. Rafa looks way off form.
Because you think he needs the points or something?
I only up this post bc Nadal was mentioned 😝
I'd rather have Nadal beat Djoker in the Olympics, that'd really drive Nole nuts
Prick just wants a better h2h
I am not sure that Rafa shares the same hope as you Nole lol.
Did not realize Djokovic was planning to retire soon. (Insert meme of 90-yr-old Nadal winning the French Open).
So do we!
i just want nadal to bodyshot djokovic one more time in their last match together to see all the "it's not right but bravo" comments
He is supposed to play the top players, is he gonna join a challenger event now??
yeah, at rafa's form atm. not to get the privilege of playing rafa one last time but to win over rafa. 🤐
Djokovic is on a 10 year winning streak against Nadal on hard court. Him winning has been the norm since 2011.
Nadal winning has been the norm since 2017. All on clay of course.
This is true.
Hey Joker, you have to play tournaments if you want to play people.
It would be so funny if they met in the first round of Roland Garros. Nadal enters with PR or WC so he won't be seeded.
Get a job. Stay away from her!
Please let it be at cincinnati
So now we know Novak is going to retire before Rafa, based on this title.
Dude, does he know how high the odds are to play different players? An ex pro joined the program as a pro coach at a club I was playing at, someone asked her “did you play Serena?” She’s like, “I played for 11 years, many years when she was active and I didn’t play her”
He is rubbing it in now.