Djokovic, relieved after defeating Nadal: "You can't give him any chance"

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Just a few minutes after his victory in the second round of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games against Rafael Nadal at Philippe Chatrier, Novak Djokovic spoke to the press to share his emotions after such a special match, how his feelings on the court compared to those of the Spaniard, and what this clash means for the rivalry he has with Rafa.

"I feel very relieved because everything seemed to be going my way with the 6-1 and 4-0, I may have felt too comfortable at that moment," Novak Djokovic explained to Eurosport's microphones. "At 4-1, I had a regular serving game. You can't give Nadal any chances because he will take them, he will come back to the match, especially on this court, with the crowd getting involved."

"It was very tough, the crucial game at 4-4, the last game with used balls trying to break his serve and then serve with new balls. I did well on my two final serves, but it was a very, very tight match, especially in the second set. I am very happy with the level I played at," the Serbian said minutes after his victory over Rafa at Philippe Chatrier.

About the Novak Djokovic - Rafa Nadal rivalry

"In 2006, we couldn't imagine that we would be playing almost 20 years later on the same court in the Olympic Games. I think we will be able to appreciate this match in our rivalry and also for the sport itself. There was a lot of attention from all sports on our match today. It's good for everyone. It's unfortunate for him that he wasn't at his best level, but I did everything possible to make him uncomfortable on the court," Novak concluded, shifting his focus now to the next round of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after a great effort against his Spanish rival.

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