He reflected on their intertwined paths and said he got emotional when hearing Nadal say 2024 probably will be his final year on tour.
Djokovic enters French Open with chance to top absent Nadal with record 23rd Slam title
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“The world of tennis, and the Roland Garros tournament, will be affected by his absence ... because (of) his history in that tournament and generally what he has achieved in his career and the impact he has made on the sport,” said Djokovic, whose own pursuit of a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title and chance to finally stand alone atop the Big Three in that category just got a tad easier.
Rafael Nadal might never play again; he also might surprise us and win something
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