Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic face off in the second round of the Olympics© AFP
Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic, highlights of the Paris Olympics: Novak Djokovic has beaten Rafael Nadal to advance to the third round of the men’s singles at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Djokovic won the first set 6-1 without any trouble and cruised to victory in the second round in similar fashion before Nadal, who trailed by two breaks, returned the favour to stage a comeback. However, Djokovic broke back in the next game to end the encounter. This is the 60th time that Djokovic and Nadal have met, with the Serbian leading 31-29 in the head-to-head statistics after today’s win.
Here are the highlights of the second round match between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the Paris Olympics:
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7:09 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: Djokovic seals the deal!
Novak Djokovic wins! He overcomes a mini comeback from Nadal to win 6-1, 6-4. The Serb was too strong that day. He reaches the 3rd round.
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7:00 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics Live: Djokovic almost there!
Djokovic comes back strong with his fifth break of the match. He will now serve for the match. Nadal gave his all, but the Serb’s tenacious play was too much for him.
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6:51 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: Ridiculous on the part of Nadal!
Nadal relentless! Led by two breaks, Nadal comes back to the score and equalizes in the second set. Djokovic can’t believe his eyes. Back to square one for the Serbian
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6:39 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: A return in sight?
Nadal is not giving up though! He gets a break in this second set to reduce the deficit. His big serve is starting to catch up. If he can hold on, he might be able to consider another break. Djokovic leads 4-2
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6:30 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: Nadal hangs on!
Nadal has a good hold to keep hope alive. However, he must break Djokovic to launch a small comeback. As things stand, advantage to Djoker!
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6:22 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: Djokovic in control!
More trouble for Nadal. Already leading a set, he sees Djokovic take over in the second set. Djokovic already has one foot in the third round.
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6:13 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics Live: Djokovic at the top!
Another break! Djokovic is no match for Nadal so far in this match. Already in the lead, he breaks Nadal in the second set. What will Nadal do from now on?
Djokovic 1 (1:0) 0 Nadal
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6:05 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: Advantage, Djokovic!
Novak Djokovic wins the first set 6-1 against Rafael Nadal in the second round of the men’s singles at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Can the Spaniard bounce back?
The first set goes to @DjokerNole
Djokovic takes the lead 6-1 against Nadal!#Paris2024 | #tennis pic.twitter.com/0NkuWMkz9G
— ATP Tour (@atptour) July 29, 2024
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5:58 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris Olympics 2024 Live: Nadal wins his first match!
Nadal finally gets back into the game! He seems a little shaken, but the Spaniard doesn’t let it happen. Djokovic will have the opportunity to serve for the set
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5:49 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: Double break!
Djokovic is in great shape! He now has a double break lead in this first set. Nadal can only shake his head. Nothing good is on the horizon for the Spaniard.
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5:46 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: Class!
Wow! Nadal’s backhand seemed to have landed outside the baseline. However, Djokovic confirmed that it had been put in. Absolute class from the Serb. Not to mention that he was on a break point.
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5:41 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: Big break!
Djokovic has bragging rights! The Serb breaks Nadal’s serve and now leads 2-0. A feat from the 2008 Beijing bronze medallist
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5:30 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: Big hold-up!
A bit of a scare for Djokovic, but he holds on at 40. He made it 40-0 in a flash, but Nadal showed all his class. A brilliant play at the net to force a few errors. Djokovic did a very good job to win this first game. An early break would have been crucial
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5:24 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: Here we go!
It’s time for the Philippe Chatrier court! Djokovic will serve first. Not an empty seat in the room.
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5:10 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: Last dance?
Even though Nadal admitted that Djokovic was the favorite this time around, the Spaniard has recently posted a better head-to-head record. He has won three of the last five matches against his arch-rival. Will this be the last time we get to see these two on the same court?
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5:03 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: Djoker’s Olympic dream!!!
Djokovic, meanwhile, advanced to the second round with an easy win over Australian Matt Ebden on Saturday. The Serb is aiming for the one thing that still eludes him: Olympic gold. He was just 19 when he lost to Nadal in the semi-finals of the 2008 Olympics.
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4:38 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris Olympics 2024 live: Can Nadal overcome his knee problem?
Nadal is nursing a thigh injury in Paris and after his winning start against Alcaraz in the men’s doubles on Sunday, he admitted he was unsure if he would be able to play against Fucsovics the following day. But the Spaniard looked fitter than ever, despite dropping a set. However, against Djokovic he will face a different beast. Even if the Serb has also had problems with his knee
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4:28 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris Olympics 2024 live: Can Nadal continue his dominance on clay?
Nadal beat Djokovic in the semi-finals in Beijing in 2008 to win Olympic gold. The Spaniard is nicknamed the “King of Clay” after winning 14 times on Court Philippe-Chatrier. He beat Hungary’s Fucsovics 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 on Sunday in the first round to move level with Djokovic
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4:20 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: the clash of the Titans!
This will be the 60th meeting between Nadal and Djokovic. The Serbian narrowly leads their head-to-head 30-29, although it has been two years since they last met, when Nadal won their quarter-final on the same Parisian court at the French Open. But Nadal admitted that his long-time rival was the favourite this time around.
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4:05 p.m. (IST)
Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Paris 2024 Olympics live: Hello
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics men’s singles tennis match between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Stay tuned as we bring you all the live updates from this blockbuster clash.
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