In the latest match between the two Big3 players, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, the latter came out victorious; and also claimed his 14th Roland Garros title. Further, in their 59 encounters, the Serbian ace leads the count for 30-29; almost an equivalent percentage. And as the opening Grand Slam is approaching, tennis fans are anticipation another historical clash between the legends. But that may not be the case for Djokovic fans.
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Recently the 22-time Grand Slam champion confirmed his participation in a tournament, which he has not played in the last 15 years- Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. And post the announcement, fans started trolling the Spaniard for several reasons; one of them being the less probability of the Serbian ace’s participation.
Fans take a dig at Rafael Nadal for participating in Dubai ATP 500 event after 15 years
For over a decade, Nadal has skipped the aforementioned tournament, and usually went for Acapulco during that week. However, the sudden change in the schedule of the 22-time Grand Slam champion left fans bewildered; prompting them to assume various extraneous reasons for this change. And one of them is to avoid playing with Djokovic.
One of the tennis fans took a dig at the Spaniard, and Tweeted, “Someone told him Novak is playing Acapulco?”
Someone told him Novak is playing Acapulco?
BREAKING: Rafael Nadal will play in 2023 the Dubai ATP 500 for the first time in 15 years! He usually plays Acapulco during that week.
While some wanted to see the clash of titans i.e. Nadal v/s Djokovic. And said, “Djokovic please play this event💪🏼💪🏼”
Djokovic please play this event💪🏼💪🏼
BREAKING: Rafael Nadal will play in 2023 the Dubai ATP 500 for the first time in 15 years! He usually plays Acapulco during that week.
Some predicted that the Serb might go to Acapulco. And Tweeted, “So djokovic is prolly going to Acapulco then??? We all know nadal loves to duck Nole”
So djokovic is prolly going to Acapulco then??? We all know nadal loves to duck Nole
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He tries to run away from Novak after he knows Novak will plays Acapulco 😂😂😂😂
hopefully vs djokovic, time to stop hiding out of the clay
While some considered it a good opportunity for the Spaniard, in the absence of the Swiss legend, Roger Federer.
I think because of No Federer in Dubai on tour. This is good opportunity to get Rafa next
While a few fans went to the monetary incentive as a reason for the 22-time Grand Slam champion to play. And said, “They prolly paying him so much”
They prolly paying him so much
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Well, the reason for this sudden switch is unknown to tennis fans and the world. However, it would be interesting to watch the Spaniard get his form back. And of course, going head to head against the Serbian tennis legend, Novak Djokovic; and levering the h2h record.
Would you like to see the two tennis greats involved in another memorable clash? Do let us know in the comments!