By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, February 23, 2024
They share essentially the most prolific rivalry in ATP historical past.
Iconic rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic run into one another even once they’re sky excessive.
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Grand Slam king Djokovic, who has been coaching in Spain, shared this shot of working into king of clay Nadal on the flight from Spain to Los Angeles the place each males plan to play Indian Wells subsequent month.
Nice firm on the best way to USA 🇺🇸 😎💪🎾 @RafaelNadal #idemooo #vamos @atptour #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/UDB13mp4Ux
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) February 23, 2024
“Nice firm on the best way to USA,” Djokovic wrote in a social media publish alongside a mid-flight photograph of the superstars tatting Tennis Paradise, the ATP Tour and Vamos nation.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal not too long ago shared his emotions on the “actual” Novak saying whereas they aren’t shut mates they share a mutual respect.
Nadal additionally mentioned numbers do not lie: Djokovic is the one true GOAT. The 14-time Roland Garros champion mentioned Djokovic is extra personable and hotter than the extraordinary picture the Serbian celebrity typically tasks on court docket.
It seems to be like that they had a very good flight collectively.
Photograph credit score: Mark Peterson/Corleve