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One of the most special moments in the world of tennis was experienced last weekend with the goodbye roger federer as a professional in LaverCupso that Novak Djokovic visualized his farewell, where he wants his biggest rivals to be there.
“I thought about it when all this happened on Friday. With all the emotions we live… I wish that when this happens to have my greatest rivals by my side, it is my wish. When, how and where, I don’t know that anymore,” he said.
The Serbian thanked the invitation to have been part of this tournament to say goodbye to one of the best tennis players of all time, declaring that he feels deep respect and admiration for the Swiss’s career.
“It has been a very exciting few days, because it was Roger’s farewell. We have all felt a different energy for everything he has contributed to tennis. I am very happy to have been part of this Europe team“.
Regarding the fact that he did not participate in the doubles together with Federer, Djokovic pointed out that the ideal was what happened, that Rafa Nadal and Roger were on the same court as they did on many occasions.
“I already played four years ago with him, but I think the best thing was that Nadal and him played together the last game, because their rivalry has been very special. I consider my rivalry with Rafa and with Roger special too, but theirs is older than mine. I have enjoyed it very much. It has been nice of Rafa to come and play”, she sentenced.
What is Novak Djokovic’s biggest rivalry?
When asking the Serbian about who has been the biggest rival of his career, he did not hesitate to state that It has also been Rafael Nadalwhich he hopes to continue facing in the most important tournaments to the delight of the fans.
“If you ask me who my biggest rival is, that’s Rafa, without a doubt. He is still there, we are the rivalry that has seen each other the most times in the history of this sport, it is a very special rivalry that is still there. I hope to have the opportunity to face him many more times, because it is exciting for us, but also for the tennis and sports community”, she sentenced.
