Djokovic shocked by retirement of 'greatest rival' Nadal

Name: Rafael Nadal: Novak Djokovic says Spanish star's retirement is 'overwhelming'
Uploaded: 2024-10-11T15:58:31.068Z
Duration: 49 s
Description: Novak Djokovic says he is shocked and overwhelmed by the news that his "greatest rival" Rafael Nadal will retire at the end of the season.

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Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam winner, says he is "shocked" and "overwhelmed" by the news that Rafael Nadal will retire at the end of the season.

Reflecting on the exit of three of the 'Big Four', Djokovic said "a part of me left with them" as Nadal follows Andy Murray and Roger Federer in choosing to retire from the sport.

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Tennis

11 October