Novak Djokovic has just clinched his 20th major equalling the record of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Roger Federer was quick in congratulating Novak for his incredible achievement.
After a while also Nadal congratulated his rival with the following message:
“Congrats @DjokerNole on this amazing achievement. 20 Grand Slam titles is huge and it is amazing that we are 3 players tied on this. Well done and, again, congrats to you and your team for this! @Wimbledon“
Rafael Nadal in 2021
At the moment ranked no.3, Rafael played his last match on the 11th of June when he surrendered to world no.1 Novak Djokovic 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 in the semifinal of the French Open (draw).
This year the Spaniard achieved an overall 23-4 match record. Rafael clinched 2 titles in 2021 in Barcelona and in Rome.
Novak Djokovic in 2021
Now ranked no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 11th of July when he beat world no.9 Matteo Berrettini 6-7(4) 6-4 6-4 6-3 in the final of the Wimbledon to win his 84th
career title.This season Djokovic has an overall 34-3 win-loss record. Djokovic clinched 4 titles in 2021 at the Australian Open, in Belgrade, at the French Open and in Wimbledon. Novak was the runner-up in Rome.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic played each other 58 times. Their head to head is 30-28 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time when they fought against each other, Novak Djokovic won 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 in the semifinal in Paris (French Open) on the 11th of June 2021.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Roger Federer in 2021
Now ranked no.8, the Swiss played his last match on the 7th of July when he was overcome by world no.18 Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 7-6(4) 6-0 in the quarter of the Wimbledon (draw).
This year the Swiss has a 9-4 record.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic |
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