Novak Djokovic Reiterates the Importance of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in His Career

World No 1 Novak Djokovic proceeded his success at the Australian Open after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the last the other day. The suit lasted for much less than 2 hrs as Novak revealed no indicators of going simple on his challenger. The Serbian ace raised his 9th Grand Slam title in Melbourne, making him the most flourishing gamer to playthe Australian Open

After the suit, Novak Djokovic mentioned the influence Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have actually carried him throughout his career. He lived in the darkness of the Spaniard and his Swiss opponent throughout his very early years. But as of today, the Serb fits in the very same brace as them and has actually highlighted the affect they have actually carried him.

Tennis– Australian Open– Men’s Singles Final– Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 21, 2021 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic responds throughout his last suit versus Russia’s Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Novak Djokovic: “Roger and Rafa inspire me”

Speaking on this subject, the 2021 Australian Open champ claimed, “I don’t know how I would describe the three of us. I guess I’m not thinking about it in that way so much, but Roger and Rafa inspire me, that’s something I’ve said before, and I’ll say it again. I think as long as they go, I’ll go. In a way, it’s like a race who plays tennis more, I guess, and who wins more.”

The race for the most number of Grand Slams has actually obtained extreme, with the Serbian celebrity on 18 Majors and Roger and Rafa linked at 20 each. Djokovic mentioned that he would certainly proceed playing the sporting activity for as lengthy as the various other 2 maintain their engine going. According to the Serb, they inspire each various other to be much better gamers.

PARIS, FRANCE– JUNE 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland accept at the web after their males songs semi-final suit throughout Day thirteen of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on June 07, 2019 in Paris,France (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

The nine-time Australian Open victor included, “It’s a competition between us in all areas. That’s the reason we are who we are because we do drive each other, we motivate each other, and push each other to the limit.”

With the Serb winning the initially Grand Slam of the brand-new period, the coming months will certainly verify definitive in the pursuit for the majority of Grand Slam titles. Federer will certainly be back on Tour from March onwards. He hasn’t played an affordable suit given that his leave at the Australian Open 2020.

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