Djokovic criticises Rafa Nadal's farewell ceremony: "It wasn't the right one, I was going to go on Friday"
The Serbian regretted not being there to say goodbye to his great rival on the tennis courts. It's been almost two months, but the farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal that took place on November 19 at the Martin Carpena pavilion in Malaga at the end of the Davis Cup quarter-final between Spain and the Netherlands is still going strong.
Novak Djokovic blasts Rafael Nadal ceremony and expresses guilt of final actions
Novak Djokovic is the latest big name from the world of tennis to blast Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony. Nadal hung up his racket late last year, with his final-ever match as a professional tennis player coming at the 2024 Davis Cup finals.
Novak Djokovic Wasn't Happy With Rafael Nadal's Retirement Ceremony
The last time they met, Djokovic defeated Nadal in the 2024 Paris Olympics on the clay courts of Roland Garros (not counting the exhibition at the Six Kings Slam). Tennis fans can follow Sports Illustrated's Serve on SI for all the most important news from the sport.
Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic expresses regret over missing Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony, says 'plan was to do it after...'
Novak Djokovic has become the latest prominent figure in tennis to criticize the handling of Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony.
Novak Djokovic felt "bad" about missing Rafael Nadal's tennis farewell
Novak Djokovic regrets that he was unable to attend Rafael Nadal's final tennis match at the Davis Cup Finals last year.
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Rafael Nadal’s former coach Carlos Moya reveals his future
The 2024 Davis Cup Finals were the last official event of Rafael Nadal’s amazing career. The Spanish legend hoped to help his ...
Tennis player ranked 33rd in world rips ‘circus’ surrounding ‘bald and old’ Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray retirements
Even we as fellow tennis players used to look at them with our mouths open in the locker room — and then you see them bald ...
Rafael Nadal's very cruel prank as people left terrified before Ronaldo showdown
During one stint away from the court, he even played a cruel prank on some unsuspecting passengers to promote an unusual ...
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Carlos Alcaraz says it was a 'privilege' to join Rafael Nadal in Olympic doubles - 'a masterclass for me'
Carlos Alcaraz says playing with Rafael Nadal at 2024 Olympic Games was a 'privilege', while the 22-time major winner's ...
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Alexander Bublik rips Rafael Nadal & Andy Murray retirements as circus: Bald and old
Alexander Bublik doesn't seem to be too impressed with how Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray walked away from pro tennis, ...
Former World No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam champion chooses best tennis player of all time
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal have dominated the 'Greatest of All Time' debate in tennis in recent years.