Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are in the latest stage of their brilliant career. Even though they are both in their 30s, Novak and Rafa will again be the top favorites to win the Slam titles in 2023.
During a recent interview, Nick Kyrgios talked about the majors that Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic are likely to conquer in 2023. Kyrgios believes that Novak Djokovic is the hot favorite to win the Australian Open and the US Open unless Daniil Medvedev stops him. Kyrgios also believes that he is the only one that can stop Djokovic from winning yet another Wimbledon title. Talking about the Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal seems unstoppable once again, and he may very well win his 15th French Open.
“Rafael Nadal will claim another Roland Garros title next year. Unless I stop him, Novak Djokovic is the favorite at Wimbledon. I can not see Novak losing at the Australian Open and the US Open. Daniil Medvedev is capable of stopping him. However, it will be tough for us all to beat him at Majors outside Paris because of his dominance,” Nick Kyrgios said.
Rafael Nadal in 2022
Currently ranked no.2, Rafael played his last match on the 17th of November when he overcame world no.3 Casper Ruud 7-5 7-5 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
At present, during this year Rafael has achieved a composed 39-8 record. The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2022 in Melbourne, Australian Open, Acapulco and French Open. Rafael was the runner-up in Indian Wells.
Novak Djokovic in 2022
WWWWLWWLWL At the moment ranked no.5, the Serbian played his last match on the 20th of November when he overcame world no.3 Casper Ruud 7-5 6-3 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals to win his 91st career title.
This season the Serbian has achieved a 42-7 win-loss record. Djokovic has won 5 titles in 2022 in Rome, Wimbledon, Tel Aviv, Astana and the Nitto ATP Finals. The Serbian reached the final in Belgrade and Paris.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic fought against each other 59 times. Their current record is 30-29 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Rafael Nadal won 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6(4) in the quarter in Paris (French Open) on the 31st of May 2022.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Nick Kyrgios in 2022
Ranked world no.22, Kyrgios played his last match on the 6th of October when he beat world no.77 Kamil Majchrzak 3-6 6-2 6-2 in the 2nd round in Tokyo (draw).
At the moment, during this season Nick has a 37-10 record. This year, the Australian conquered 1 title in Washington. Nick was the runner-up in Wimbledon.
