Djokovic has no doubts: My important rival remains to be Nadal

Tright here could also be loads of new and rising expertise on the planet of tennis, however Novak Djokovic has one factor clear: his important rival remains to be Rafa Nadal.

The problem has come up as a result of the world no.2 proper now, after all, shouldn’t be Rafael Nadal, main some to query whether or not in actual fact Carlos Alcarez needs to be thought of the principal rival to Djokovic.

Talking forward of the upcoming ATP 500 occasion in Dubai, the Serbian star did have loads of reward for Alcaraz.

“It is superb that [Alcaraz has been] capable of finding the highest stage straight away,” mentioned Djokovic.

“That is truly a attribute of a mature participant, of somebody that has an expertise which he does not have a lot expertise, however he is exhibiting maturity very early on.”

Respect for Nadal

Nonetheless, Nole nonetheless reserves the utmost respect for Nadal and the rivalry they’ve shared for therefore a few years. That is why he nonetheless considers the Spanish veteran his “largest rival”.

“I simply really feel Nadal, you realize, the rivalry with Nadal is one thing that’s tough to eradicate simply because somebody is doing nice issues within the final yr and a half, you realize, Nadal has been the most important rival and doubtless will stay the most important rival,” mentioned Djokovic.