World number one Novak Djokovic, currently without a title this year, is seeking to gain confidence on clay ahead of Roland-Garros. After recent exits at the Monte Carlo Masters and the Italian Open, Djokovic is determined to find his form.
Speaking on potential contenders at the French Open, Djokovic acknowledged players like Casper Ruud, Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev, and Stefanos Tsitsipas, who have performed well on clay this year. However, Djokovic emphasized the enduring dominance of Rafael Nadal, stating, “When you talk about Roland-Garros and Nadal is there, he is always the biggest favorite for me.”
Regarding his own chances, Djokovic expressed confidence, especially considering his performance at Grand Slam events. He highlighted his decision to play in Geneva as part of his preparation, stating, “I’m searching for my highest possible level… I feel like I need more matches.”
As Djokovic turns 37, he aims to mark the occasion with a victory over Yannick Hanfmann in Geneva, while his focus remains on the impending French Open, starting on Sunday.
Despite recent setbacks, Djokovic remains a formidable force on the court, particularly in Grand Slam tournaments where he has consistently performed at a high level. His rivalry with Nadal adds further intrigue to the upcoming French Open, with fans eagerly anticipating their potential clash on the clay courts of Roland-Garros.
As Djokovic continues his quest for Grand Slam glory, his determination and commitment to excellence serve as inspiration for aspiring tennis players around the world. With the French Open on the horizon, all eyes will be on Djokovic as he vies for yet another major title in his illustrious career.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Currently the world no.276, the Spaniard played his last match on the 11th of May when he capitulated to world no.8 Hubert Hurkacz 6-1 6-3 in the 2nd round in Rome (draw).
This year the Spaniard has achieved a composed 7-4 match record.
Rafael Nadal will fight against the world no.4 Alexander Zverev in the 1st round. Their head to head is 7-3 for Nadal.
The Spaniard won 92 titles in his career: 24 on hard courts, 63 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open) on the 26th of May and () on the 1st of July.
Djokovic in Geneva, ranking, and results in 2024
WWWWLWWLWL Currently ranked no.1, Djokovic has a compiled 14-5 match record in 2024. Djokovic is playing at the moment in Geneva where he beat the world no.85 Yannick Hanfmann 6-3 6-3 and the world no.27 Tallon Griekspoor 7-5 6-1.
Novak Djokovic will take on the world no.44 Tomas Machac in the semifinal on Friday at 2:30 pm on CENTER COURT. Their current record is 1-0 for Djokovic.
Novak won 98 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 19 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Djokovic has scheduled to compete next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of January.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic fought against each other 59 times. Their actual head to head record 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.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic |
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