Novak Djokovic announces his retirement from Indian Wells and Miami. Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev are now the top favorites to conquer the event.
Novak Djokovic was curiously on the entry list and later in the main draw in Indian Wells even if it was well known that he could not play because not vaccinated. Novak was hoping to find a way to enter the United States territory, but he didn’t obtain the green light.
Djokovic released the following statement:
“While I was automatically listed in the @BNPPARIBASOPEN and @MiamiOpen draw I knew it would be unlikely I’d be able to travel. The CDC has confirmed that regulations won’t be changing so I won’t be able to play in the US. Good luck to those playing in these great tournaments”
Grigor Dimitrov will get Novak’s place in the draw while a lucky loser will step in Grigor’s spot.
Novak Djokovic in 2022
WLWWWWWWWW Currently the world no.2, Djokovic played his last match on the 24th of February when he was defeated by world no.74 Jiri Vesely 6-4 7-6(4) in the quarter in Dubai (draw).
This season Djokovic has achieved an overall 2-1 record.
Daniil Medvedev in 2022
Ranked world no.1, the Russian played his last match on the 25th of February when he was overcome by world no.4 Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-3 in the semifinal in Acapulco (draw).
This year Medvedev achieved a 12-3 match record. Daniil Medvedev’s most significant result of the current year was reaching the final at the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev played each other 10 times. Their current record is 6-4 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they squared off, Novak Djokovic won 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the final in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) in November 2021.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
Rafael Nadal in 2022
Now ranked no.4, the Spaniard played his last match on the 26th of February when he defeated world no.12 Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 in the final in Acapulco to win his 91st career title.
Currently, during this season Rafael has a 15-0 win-loss record. Rafael has won 3 titles in 2022 in Melbourne, at the Australian Open and in Acapulco.
Alexander Zverev in 2022
WLLWWWWLWW Currently ranked no.3 (career-high), Alexander played his last match on the 5th of March when he overcame world no.116 Thiago Moura Monteiro 6-1 7-5 in the Rubber 4 of the Davis Cup (draw).
At the moment, during this season Alexander has a 11-3 win-loss record. Alexander Zverev’s best result of the year was reaching the final in Montpellier.
Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev played each other 9 times. The head to head is 6-3 for Nadal. Before, the last time they played each other, Rafael Nadal won 6-3 6-4 in the quarter in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) in May 2021.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
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