Legendary Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic gave an unexpected and amusing answer when asked which mixed doubles partner he favored. Djokovic has had average outcomes in both doubles and mixed doubles. When Djokovic teamed up with skilled doubles player Nikola Cacic, they produced some impressive outcomes. But despite his doubles record, the Serbian player won’t be regarded as the game’s greatest player anytime soon.
Rafael Nadal was recently mentioned by Djokovic in a funny conversation as his favorite mixed doubles partner. Djokovic clarified his response, even though he acknowledged not being humorous. Fans nevertheless laughed a lot when they saw Djokovic make this error.
In this video, viewers saw Djokovic make a very funny blunder. Djokovic mentioned Nadal in response to a question regarding his preferred mixed doubles partner. The interviewer then reminded the tennis superstar from Serbia that he had been questioned about mixed doubles.
Djokovic rolled in laughter after this and commented: “I didn’t hear the mixed doubles. Sorry, Rafa, no. It was, It was not a joke. I just didn’t hear.”
Djokovic’s fans were taken aback by his remark. But as the interviewer corrected him, Djokovic immediately apologized to the legendary Spanish tennis player. This demonstrated Djokovic and Nadal’s professional connection despite their rivalry on the court.
Everyone wants Rafa for mixed doubles 😏 @DjokerNole | #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/xRN3CNKlqc
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 11, 2024
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Now the world no.652, Rafael played his last match on the 5th of January when he surrendered to world no.33 Jordan Thompson 5-7 7-6(6) 6-3 in the quarter in Brisbane (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Spaniard has achieved a composed 2-1 win-loss record.
He is also scheduled to play in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell). The main draw will start on the 15th of April.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
LWWWLWLWWW Now the world no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 11th of March when he lost to world no.123 Luca Nardi 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the 3rd round in Indian Wells (draw).
Presently, during this year Novak has a composed 8-3 record. Novak Djokovic’s best result of this season was reaching the semifinal at the Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic played each other 59 times. Their head to head is 30-29 for Djokovic. Before, 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) in May 2022.
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