In September, the tennis fans in London will have the unique opportunity of witnessing Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer playing together for Team Europe.
The Serbian sensation has just agreed to join the prestigious competition. Novak commented:
“It’s the only competition where you can play in a team environment with guys that you’re normally competing against and to be joining Rafa, Roger and Andy – three of my biggest all-time rivals – it’s going to be a truly unique moment in the history of our sport.”
Novak Djokovic in 2022
Ranked world no.7, Novak played his last match on the 10th of July when he beat world no.45 Nick Kyrgios 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in Wimbledon to win his 88th career title.
At the moment, during this season Djokovic owns a composed 23-5 match record. The Serbian conquered 2 titles in 2022 in Rome and in Wimbledon. The Serbian was the runner-up in Belgrade.
Andy Murray in 2022
Ranked no.50, the Brit played his last match on the 15th of July when he lost to world no.39 Alexander Bublik 7-5 6-4 in the quarter in Newport (draw).
Currently, during this season Andy achieved an overall 22-12 win-loss record. Andy Murray’s most significant performance of this year was getting to the final in Sydney and Stuttgart.
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray squared off 36 times. Their current head to head is 25-11 for Djokovic. Before, the last time they squared off, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 5-7 6-4 in the final in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open) in January 2017.
Rafael Nadal in 2022
Ranked world no.3, Rafael played his last match on the 6th of July when he defeated world no.13 Taylor Fritz 3-6 7-5 3-6 7-5 7-6(4) in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
During this season Nadal has a 35-3 record. Rafael clinched 4 titles in 2022 in Melbourne, at the Australian Open, in Acapulco and at the French Open. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Indian Wells.
Roger Federer in 2022
Ranked world no.97, the Swiss played his last match on the 7th of July 2021 when he lost to world no.12 Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 7-6(4) 6-0 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
During this season Roger has a 0-0 record.
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer played each other 40 times. The head to head is 24-16 for Nadal. Before, the last time they played, Roger Federer won 7-6(3) 1-6 6-3 6-4 in the semifinal in London (Wimbledon) in July 2019.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer |
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