1 Novak Djokovic knocked The King of Clay off his throne. In an epic clash between two of the greatest ever to play the sport, the 34-year-old Serb ended Rafael Nadal’s 35-match winning streak at the French Open with a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-2 victory in the semifinals.
Furthermore, who has beaten Nadal most?
Also know, is Nadal playing tennis now?
Rafael Nadal will miss the US Open and the rest of the 2021 season, the Spaniard announced on Instagram Friday due to a foot injury. “I am very sorry to announce that I will not be able to keep playing tennis during the 2021 season.
Who has beaten Djokovic the most?
These 17 Grand Slam matches are the most ever contested between two players along with Nadal-Djokovic. Five of them were finals plus a record 11 semifinals. To date, Djokovic is the only man to have beaten Federer in all four majors and likewise Federer is the only player to defeat Djokovic in all four of them.
What is considered the greatest tennis match of all time?
A part of the storied Federer–Nadal rivalry, it pitted then-top ranked Roger Federer against then second-ranked Rafael Nadal. After 4 hours and 48 minutes of play, Nadal defeated Federer 6–4, 6–4, 6–7, 6–7, 9–7. Many regard it as the greatest tennis match ever played.
Is Djokovic better than Nadal?
Djokovic is the player with the most career wins against Nadal. … Djokovic is the only player to defeat Nadal in three consecutive grand slam finals and the only player to defeat Nadal in all four grand slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open).
Who is better Federer or Nadal?
Federer leads on grass (3–1) and indoor hard court (5–1). Nadal leads on clay (14–2) and outdoor hard court (8–6). A total of 14 matches have been in majors with Nadal leading 10–4. Nadal leads 6–0 at the French Open and 3–1 at the Australian Open, while Federer leads 3–1 at Wimbledon.
Who beat Nadal at Wimbledon 2021?
Two-time Wimbledon champion Nadal will miss this year’s championships. The Spaniard, who won Wimbledon in 2008 and 2010, lost at the semi-final stage of the French Open to eventual winner Novak Djokovic on 11 June.
Who has Nadal lost to at Roland Garros?
Novak Djokovic
Who has beaten Nadal at French?
Novak Djokovic
Who has beaten Rafa at Roland Garros?
Novak Djokovic