Novak Djokovic’s Wife Jelena Finds a Ridiculous Expression to Describe Husband’s Epic Battle With Arch-Rival Rafael Nadal

Published 01/06/2023, 7:54 AM EST

Do you remember theAustralian Open 2012? It brought the whole world to a stop? Why? Because the game went on for a massive 5hour and 53 mins aka, almost 6 hours! The then World No.1 Novak Djokovic, and World No.2 Rafael Nadal were locked in the ultimate battle to claim the opening major of 2012. And as the players have started landing in Melbourne, for the opening Grand Slam; Djokovic’s wife, Jelena, shared a memorable blast from the past.

So what did Djokovic’s wife remember about the longest match in 2012?

Novak Djokovic’s wife remembers the 2012 Australian Open as the 2023 Major nears

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When the match began, in 2012, many anticipated a brutal contest of will, endurance, and analytical shots between the modern tennis greats. However, no one anticipated that the greats would stay on the court for so long; locked in an intense battle until they had exhausted every last ounce of their energy.

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Recently, Jelena shared a story on Instagram, remembering the longest matches in the history of tennis, which hooked the audience for a almost 6 hours.

In the story, the camera caught her in a serious mood, matching the tension emanating from the court as the two giants of tennis were engaged in an intense long-drawn battle. Jelena aptly captioned the picture, “When I watched the longest Grand Slam final Down under”

Well, in the epic finale, neither of the players gave an inch till the very end. The match, even towards the end, was tied at 4-4, which then proceeded to 5-5, and then the Serb took the lead and proceeded to win the Australian Open 2012 by clinching the last set. The match ended (7-5). However, both players were exhausted after an almost 6-hour dogfight.

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An epic battle between the world’s greats!

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Last year, due to his refusal to take the Covid-19 vaccine, the Serbian ace, was barred from participating in the opening Major. After skipping Australian Open 2022, Novak Djokovic is all ready to play this season in Melbourne. Consequently, tennis fans are ready for amazing matches in the season opener. Hoping for another exciting final!

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Deepakshi Chaudhary is a Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. She is currently pursuing her Masters at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, and has worked as an editor for a reputed sports website. Watching Serena Williams dominate the WTA Tour in her heyday is what inspired Deepakshi to follow tennis.

Edited by:

Arijit Saha

Novak Djokovic’s Wife Jelena Finds a Ridiculous Expression to Describe Husband’s Epic Battle With Arch-Rival Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic’s wife remembers the 2012 Australian Open as the 2023 Major nears

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