Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are widely considered among the top favorites to win the upcoming Australian Open. They receive completely different draws.
On paper, Novak Djokovic had a rather easy ride in the first few rounds. He should start to have some issues sojourner from the 4th round when he may face Pablo Carreno Busta, who is a player often tricky for the Serbian champion. This is Djokovic’s projected draw.
Rafael Nadal was extremely unlucky in his draw to immediately face an in-form Jack Draper, who may very well cause an upset. This is Rafa’s projected draw.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
LWWWWWWLWW Currently the world no.5, Djokovic played his last match on the 8th of January when he defeated world no.31 Sebastian Korda 6-7(8) 7-6(3) 6-4 in the final in Adelaide to win his 92nd career title.
Currently, during this season the Serbian has achieved a composed 5-0 match record. The Serbian has won 1 title in Adelaide.
Djokovic has scheduled to play next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 16th of January.
Rafael Nadal in 2023
Now the world no.2, Rafael played his last match on the 2nd of January when he capitulated to world no.24 Alex De Minaur 3-6 6-1 7-5 in the round robin in Australia (draw).
Currently, during this season Rafael has managed to achieve a compiled 0-2 win-loss record.
Nadal is scheduled to compete next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 16th of January.
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal fought against each other 59 times. Their current record is 30-29 for Djokovic. Before, the last time they played, Rafael Nadal won 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6(4) in the quarter in Paris (French Open) in May 2022.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal |
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