Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are two of the biggest names at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, but only one will reach the next round at Roland-Garros. Serbia will face Spain as two of the greats of the game go head-to-head in one of the most anticipated matches of the men’s singles. Read on for when this historic match between these two legendary sporting figures will take place.
Two of the best male tennis players of all time are set to go head-to-head in the second round of the men’s singles tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been drawn to face each other on the iconic courts of Roland-Garros.
Fans have been left asking when this historic match is going to take place.
WHEN WILL RAFAEL NADAL PLAY NOVAK DJOKOVIC?
Nadal and Djokovic are two legendary sporting figures who have battled countless times on the grandest of stages in years gone by.
The 37-year-old Serbian has won a total of 24 Grand Slam titles.
However, the 38-year-old Spaniard is not far behind him with 22 titles, including 14 French Open triumphs.
l did not have the easiest of days in his first-round encounter with Hungary’s Martin Fucsovics who he beat in three sets.
Despite a fiery start that brought back memories of his golden days on the Roland-Garros clay, the Hungarian fought back to take the second set. However, he proved no match to the Spanish great as he increased the intensity to take the victory.
WHAT IS NADAL AND DJOKOVIC’S HISTORY TOGETHER?
This will be Nadal and Djokovic’s 60th and potentially final match-up, 18 years following their first encounter at the 2006 French Open.
The last time these two faced each other was also at the Roland-Garros quarter-final in 2022, where Nadal emerged victorious.
Nadal was also the winner of their only other match at the Olympic Games back in 2008, in Beijing, when he beat the Serbian in the semi-finals on his way to Olympic gold.
However, the Serb has the edge in the overall head-to-head score with 30 wins against Nadal’s 29, but their next match gives the chance to the Spanish left-hander to bring things into balance.
RAFAEL NADAL V NOVAK DJOKOVIC – WHEN DO THE TWO TENNIS LEGENDS PLAY AT PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS AT ROLAND-GARROS?
Jonny Bray
BYJONNY BRAY
PUBLISHED 28/07/2024 AT 22:31 GMT+1
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are two of the biggest names at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, but only one will reach the next round at Roland-Garros. Serbia will face Spain as two of the greats of the game go head-to-head in one of the most anticipated matches of the men’s singles. Read on for when this historic match between these two legendary sporting figures will take place.
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Two of the best male tennis players of all time are set to go head-to-head in the second round of the men’s singles tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been drawn to face each other on the iconic courts of Roland-Garros.
Fans have been left asking when this historic match is going to take place.
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WHEN WILL RAFAEL NADAL PLAY NOVAK DJOKOVIC?
Nadal and Djokovic are two legendary sporting figures who have battled countless times on the grandest of stages in years gone by.
The 37-year-old Serbian has won a total of 24 Grand Slam titles.
However, the 38-year-old Spaniard is not far behind him with 22 titles, including 14 French Open triumphs.
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They are due to collide once more at the Olympic Games on Monday, July 29. Given the importance and popularity of the contest, it is no surprise to see that the match will be played after 12:30 (UK time) on the iconic Philippe Chatrier.
Djokovic is already having a historic tournament after his emphatic first-round win against Australia’s Matthew Ebden helped him set the record for the most singles victories at the Olympics with 14, surpassing the great Roger Federer.
On the other hand, Nadal did not have the easiest of days in his first-round encounter with Hungary’s Martin Fucsovics who he beat in three sets.
Despite a fiery start that brought back memories of his golden days on the Roland-Garros clay, the Hungarian fought back to take the second set. However, he proved no match to the Spanish great as he increased the intensity to take the victory.
WHAT IS NADAL AND DJOKOVIC’S HISTORY TOGETHER?
This will be Nadal and Djokovic’s 60th and potentially final match-up, 18 years following their first encounter at the 2006 French Open.
The last time these two faced each other was also at the Roland-Garros quarter-final in 2022, where Nadal emerged victorious.
Nadal was also the winner of their only other match at the Olympic Games back in 2008, in Beijing, when he beat the Serbian in the semi-finals on his way to Olympic gold.
However, the Serb has the edge in the overall head-to-head score with 30 wins against Nadal’s 29, but their next match gives the chance to the Spanish left-hander to bring things into balance.
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Nadal and Alcaraz delight fans with victory in opening Olympic doubles match
WHAT OTHER EVENTS ARE NADAL AND DJOKOVIC IN?
Nadal’s schedule is a busy one as he has also advanced to the second round of the doubles competition where he is paired up with Spanish phenom Carlos Alcaraz.
However, due to the rain on Saturday, the whole men’s doubles schedule was pushed back a little bit, which should give the 38-year-old a bit of extra rest.
Djokovic opted out of taking part in any of the doubles competitions as he continues his hunt for a maiden Olympic singles gold medal.
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