Novak Djokovic might face Rafael Nadal in the second round of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The men’s singles draw for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has everyone buzzing, especially about a potential matchup between Djokovic and Nadal. These two have met 59 times on the ATP Tour, making their rivalry legendary.
Fans are excited about the possibility of another epic clash at Roland Garros. Djokovic easily defeated Matthew Ebden in his first-round match, who stepped in as an alternate player . Now, it’s up to Nadal to beat Marton Fucsovics to set up this highly anticipated second-round showdown.
Possible Epic Showdown
After his win, Djokovic joked that he had done his part and now it was up to Nadal to do his. “Yeah there is a great hype around that (potentially meeting Nadal in the second round). I mean, I did my part of the job and obviously he has to win his first round (match). I’ve got to get ready for that one obviously, it can be a blockbuster.”
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rs Novak Djokovic | 37 | 8,360 | 18 - 6 |
Fans are eager for this match because even though both players are past their prime, any game between them is still thrilling. Djokovic called it their ‘last dance,’ acknowledging they might not have many more matches left due to age and injuries. “It’s one of the matches or one of the events I guess that a lot of people at the Olympics in Paris this year are looking forward to. When the draw came out, we knew that there is a high probability that it might happen, so I’m ready for it. I’m looking forward to our last dance so to say, possibly on this court.”
Nadal also played his first-round doubles match with Carlos Alcaraz and won. When asked about facing Djokovic next and hearing about this ‘last dance,’ he responded with humor: “Who says that’s last dance?”
Fans think it’s going be an unforgettable match if it happens.
Do you think they’ll meet again?
