Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have been fighting for many many years for the most important titles in the world. Even if there has been some friction between the two especially at the beginning of Djokovic’s career, they have never been shy in acknowledging each other’s success.
It was memorable Nole’s speech after he defeated Federer in the 2014 Wimbledon final when the Serbian he huge respect he has for Roger’s career.
“He’s a magnificent champion and a great, an example of a great athlete and a role model for many kids so. I respect your career and everything you have done,” he said.
The world no.1 has just turned 33 and Roger appeared in a video when he was congratulating Djokovic for his incredible run that brought him to have 17 slams and counting.
“He just keeps on winning. That’s what he’s been doing. Not just once in a while, but week in week out,” Roger commented.
Champion. Icon. Legend.
Happy birthday to the World No.1, @DjokerNole! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/porKEzcVIN
— ATP Tour (@atptour) May 22, 2020
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Novak Djokovic in 2020
Ranked no.1, Novak played his last match on the 29th of February when he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 in the final in Dubai to win his 80th career title.
Presently, this year Djokovic has a 18-0 win-loss record. Novak conquered 2 titles in 2020 at the Australian Open and in Dubai.
Roger Federer in 2020
Ranked world no.4, Roger played his last match on the 30th of January when he lost to Novak Djokovic 7-61 6-4 6-3 in the semifinal of the Australian Open.
Roger Federer’s best result of the present year was getting to the semi-finals at the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer played each other 50 times. The head to head is 27-23 for Djokovic. The last time that they locked horns, Novak Djokovic won 7-61 6-4 6-3 in the semifinal in Melbourne (Australian Open) on the 30th of January 2020.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
