Nadal vs Djokovic: The Beginning of the Rivalry!

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[Eudemoni_]

the level of intensity they had at both 19 and 20 was absurde, young top players today are not even CLOSE to that level.

[kdpoint]

Novak after loosing the match (accepted gracefully with a hug ) and Rafa after loosing the match (a cold handshake). Am I the only one who noticed this or what? I wish I could see the young Djokovic and witness his journey of rising to the top again.

[dewman]

Nadal vs Djokovic is the most gruelling titanic battle in history. Djokovic vs Federer is the most finesse skilled matchup. And Nadal vs Federer is the most drama entertaining rivalry in history. And it depends on court surface and speed and conditions such as atmosphere and balls that determine who would win.

[ddxx]

How Novak behave after a loss is what truly respectful

[slamandjam]

Even as a diehard Fed fan, I love Novak's on court demeanor more than Fed and Rafa. Every time his opponent hits a great shot Nole is always the first one to say bravo or give a tennis clap for them. And the hand shake after the match, Novak always, no matter win or lose, will greet his opponent with a smile and give them a hug. Look at this video for example. He lost the first match but was still all smiles and gives Rafa a big hug. Then look at Miami... He goes in smiling the same after the win and Rafa just gives him a tiny nice match and barely looks at him. Fed also usually has a disdained look on his face whenever he loses to Novak. And when Novak loses to Roger he always smiles and gives him a hug

[ayankeshwani]

What a legendary rivalry. Novak and Rafa have really changed the way the game is played. Hats off to you legends. Idemoo! Nole!! Vamos Rafa!! 💪✊

[VivinAnand]

From the first to the second match, Djokovic evolved from a great young tennis player to an absolute beast.

[NOOR-ulqy]

Djokovick the greatest his winning gesture for opponents and smiles while losing the points really discourage his opponent though m a fed fan but now djoker fan toooo

[andreim.]

Federer vs Nadal rivalry is the most beautiful in history. Nadal vs Djokovic rivalry is the most intense in history. Djokovic vs Federer rivalry is the most balanced in history. I personally love all these 3 rivalries which in my humble opinion, are the best in tennis history.

[Kidgloves]

I remember that match in Miami..very exciting!

[BrotherTree]

Amazing stuff. The the rise of Djokovic since 2007 has been insane.

[stoolpigeon]

Novak always gracious in defeat, even when young.

[inderlanders]

Feels like yesterday; one can see how aggressive and flat Novak's FH was, barely any topspin compared to what he has today.
Rafa's game has changed so much as well; his BH is now a beast, his court positioning a lot tighter to the baseline now.

Such a beautiful transformation in two absolute legends.

[damerkharmawphlang]

19 years old and he was able to generate that much

[alexfratelli]

The greatest rivalry ever!! From the beginning you can see the huge intensity they bring out on the court. They have so many memorable matches!

[yousnoerd]

I was at that game in Miami. Didnt even know Djokovic then.. I even caught a ball he hit in the crowd after the game, somewhere almost at the top of the stadium. Been a fan ever since!

[vikramsinghparmar]

Nadal Vs Djokovic is men's tennis' greatest rivalry of all time period.

[zukomnukwa]

This is the greatest rivalry in male tennis history and no one can tell me otherwise

[rahulchakravarty]

Djokovic vs Nadal is the greatest rivalry of tennis history...its epic ♥️♥️

[TesfayeAman]

When the rivalry began in 2007 at Indian Wells, Nadal had a staggering #8 Masters 1000 Titles in his belt compared to Djokovic's #0. At the climax of their rivalry, Djokovic beat Nadal and Federer like a "drum" (as Roddick coined it with his own defeat at the hands of Novak), chasing the titles after them. At the twilight of their rivalry, Djokovic surpassed them all to become the record holder in Masters 1000 and Grand Slam titles, setting the Tennis world in suspense like watching a sci-fi movie.