Novak Djokovic tried his best to bring at least a medal to team Serbia at the recent Olympic Games in Tokyo. However, his noble effort turned out to be a nightmare after losing in the semifinals in both singles and doubles with Nina Stojanovic.
Novak Djokovic completely lost his cool when trying to win the bronze medal when playing against Pablo Carreno-Busta. Things got extremely complicated during that match for the world number 1, who threw a racket in frustration in the empty stands before smashing another racket.
After losing in singles, Novak Djokovic didn’t feel fit playing mixed doubles in what would have been a shootout to win a bronze medal.
Piers Morgan vs. Djokovic
Controversial British journalist Piers Morgan twisted a rather nasty past at Novak Djokovic with the following message:
“Pathetic spoiled brat behaviour by Novak Djokovic at the Olympics today – smashing racquets, ranting & raving, & pulling out of the doubles thus costing his partner a medal. He let his teammates down, his fans down, & his country down. Shameful antics from a supposed champion.
Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic
During a press conference in Washington, also Rafael Nadal expressed his disapproval of Novak Djokovic’s behavior saying that big Champions need you to be a role model for kids.
Novak Djokovic in 2021
Ranked world no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 31st of July when he was overcome by world no.11 Pablo Carreno-Busta 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3 in Tokyo (draw).
This year the Serbian has a 38-5 record. The Serbian has won 4 titles in 2021 at the Australian Open, in Belgrade, at the French Open and in Wimbledon. Djokovic was the runner-up in Rome.
Rafael Nadal in 2021
Currently ranked no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 11th of June when he was defeated by world no.1 Novak Djokovic 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 in the semifinal in French Open (draw).
Presently, during this year the Spaniard owns an overall 23-4 record. The Spaniard conquered 2 titles in 2021 in Barcelona and in Rome.
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal clashed against each other 58 times. Their actual head to head record is 30-28 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time when they competed 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.
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