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Novak Djokovic ‘honoured’ to have rivalry with Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic said it was his honour to share the epic rivalry with Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard retired after Spain was knocked out by the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup. 

Meanwhile, Djokovic and Nadal played 60 matches against each other on tour with the former winning 31 whereas the latter won 29 games. Nadal and Djokovic always pushed each other to the limits on the court. Thus, they played an instrumental role in each other’s careers as one always challenged the other.

“Your tenacity, fighting spirit, and the energy you brought to the court, the power, will be studied and will be transferred to many generations that are coming up,” said Djokovic. “I have been very honoured and thrilled to be called your rival.

“The tennis world, and indeed the sporting world, will profoundly miss the incredible energy you brought to the game. There”s so much to celebrate and cherish around your legacy.”

On the other hand, Andy Murray and Serena Williams also showered praise on Nadal and congratulated the Spaniard on a wonderful career.

“The passion and intensity you played with was something I think all tennis players aspire to, and what all tennis fans will remember you for. It has been incredible watching you,” praised Murray. “Thanks for everything, enjoy retirement mate.”

Serena Williams wrote on social media, “Congratulations on a career that most won’t dare to dream of,”  “I feel so fortunate to have been able to play when you were playing and being great.

“You inspired me to be better, to play harder, to fight, to never give up, and to win more. No excuses, just play the sport. Your legacy will never die. Wow, to see your career from the beginning to today was an honour champ! Long live Rafa!”

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