Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in the second round of the men’s singles event at the Paris Olympics on Monday.
It was the 60th meeting between the two tennis greats.
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Nadal will now turn his attention to doubles with Carlos Alcaraz.
“Back in 2008, I don’t think we would have thought we would be playing against each other on the same court at the Olympics,” Djokovic said after the game.
“So I think we will appreciate this match very much. I think of our rivalry and I think for the sport itself. I think there was a lot of attention and interest directed from sports towards us. It is unfortunate for him that he wasn’t at his best, but I did everything I could to make him feel uncomfortable.”
Djokovic will face either Germany’s Dominik Koepfer or Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi in the third round.
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