Novak Djokovic gives response to long timed question against his dayone rival

Paul McNamee has shared his thoughts on Rafael Nadal’s recent comments regarding Novak Djokovic, which sparked heated reactions from the tennis community.

Nadal recently courted controversy with his comments regarding his arch-rivals, Roger Federer and Djokovic. In an interview with Spanish publication El Pais, the Spaniard claimed that whereas he and Federer had to constantly reinvent themselves, the Serb didn’t need to evolve as much as he didn’t face similar injury issues in his career.

“We have all been reinventing ourselves. That is why there has been this intense rivalry: we always surprised each other. Djovokic too, but he with a difference compared to the two of us (and he has a brutal merit of his own),” Nadal said.

“He has evolved his game – all champions do – but he has not had the need to evolve it as much as we have. He hasn’t suffered that many injuries. The only thing that has required him to improve his game has been his rivals, not his physical problems. It’s a difference,” he added.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion also disclosed his preference for watching the Swiss legend compete as opposed to Djokovic, expressing greater excitement for the former’s matches.

“Since I can remember, he is the player who has impressed me the most, the one who has entertained me the most, the one who has excited me the most. I have been more excited to see Federer play than Djokovic, and in the end tennis is emotion, emotion is what draws you to it,” he said

adal’s perspective on the allure of his rivalry with Federer and why it garnered more interest than either of their rivalries with the Serb also stirred discontent among fans.

READ MORE:Australian Open announces their intention to name stadium after Novak Djokovic

Paul McNamee recently said that while the media and Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic’s fans were bearing the brunt of the controversy, it was unexpected to see Nadal keep discussing the World No. 1, who consistently took the high road instead of replying.

McNamee also highlighted the ‘desperate’ desire among the duo’s fans for another match between them, predicting that this highly anticipated clash would likely take place at the 2024 French Open.

“Of course the media and the fans of Rafa & Novak are the target of the controversy around Rafa who, surprisingly in my opinion, continues talking about Novak, who continues to take the high ground. They’re desperately hoping they face off again, with French Open the most likely,” he posted on