Djokovic, on his possible clash with Nadal: "If I could choose, I would prefer to face another player"

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 27 Jul 2024 | 17.59

Sign up with Bet365 here
Make your first deposit of at least €5
Go to the “Live” section and watch every match

Having already passed his first test, Novak Djokovic is now preparing some details for his second-round match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Although he is yet to know his opponent, who will come from the clash between Marton Fucsovics and Rafael Nadal, the Serbian has already talked about what it would be like to face the Spanish player at the Roland Garros facilities, something that Nole himself has described as a possible last dance between them on this stage.

Excited about the great and different atmosphere he experienced today compared to a few weeks ago at the French Grand Slam, Novak assured the press that he was feeling physically well, even better than before starting his journey at the event: "I've played well, moved well on the court," says Djokovic to El Periódico de España.

Regarding his next opponent: Rafa Nadal?

"Nadal? I'd prefer to face the other player. If I could choose, I'd rather face the other player, but I think it would be a great moment for the event. If we end up playing, it will be a great challenge for both him and me, and maybe it would be the last time we face each other on a big stage, so deep down, I'm also looking forward to that," said the Serbian tennis player, who jokes about his opponent while waiting to see who his rival will be in the second round of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

He will have to wait at least a day to find out if the tournament will have the highly anticipated match that all fans were waiting for even before the main singles draw was announced. It is also necessary to consider the thigh discomfort that emerged a couple of days ago in Rafa's leg, putting his participation in the singles category in doubt.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic, sobre su posible choque con Nadal: "Si pudiera elegir, preferiría enfrentarme a otro jugador"