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Rafael Nadal's retirement was marked by a ceremony at the Davis Cup last year, though the event has been widely panned and even Novak Djokovic has had his say

Novak Djokovic has revealed he ‘feels bad’ for missing Rafael Nadal’s tennis retirement ceremony at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Djokovic issued a statement on social media ahead of the special event that he would ‘be there in person to pay ...

Novak Djokovic reflected on his relationships with longtime rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, revealing what he believes caused friction between them early on.

Novak Djokovic has become the latest prominent figure in tennis to criticize the handling of Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony. Nadal, one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, officially ended his career late last year,

Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles, an all-time record in the men's game that he took from Nadal by winning the 2023 French Open