djokovic puts nadal\s top tennis spot under threat
Last Updated : GMT 06:49:16
Arab Today, arab today
Arab Today, arab today
Last Updated : GMT 06:49:16
Arab Today, arab today

Madrid Masters

Djokovic puts Nadal's top tennis spot under threat

Arab Today, arab today

Arab Today, arab today Djokovic puts Nadal's top tennis spot under threat

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the Madrid Master
MADRID - AFP

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the Madrid Master Rafael Nadal faces a fight to hold on to his world number one ranking after Novak Djokovic extended his victory streak to 34 matches with a 7-5, 6-4 win over the Spaniard at the Madrid Masters.
Nadal had to swallow his first loss on clay in nearly two years, a run of 37 straight victories stretching back to the French Open fourth round in 2009 when he lost to Robin Soderling.

Now Nadal has this week's Rome Masters, Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion's points to defend.
With Djokovic barely registering during the period a year ago (two quarter-finals and a Wimbledon semi-final), the Serb is well-placed to seize the top ranking and fulfill his lifetime tennis dream.
"I walked onto the court thinking I could win," said Djokovic, now holder of six titles this season.
"I'm very happy with the way I played. Beating Nadal is the greatest challenge on clay, I'm so glad I was able to do it."

Djokovic insisted that he is not getting too side-tracked by the pursuit of the world number one spot.
"If I continue to win, I will get closer to it, but I am trying not to think about it as I have only just started my claycourt season," he said.
"It's a perfect start to win two events on clay (Djokovic also won in Belgrade last weekend). But I am concentrating on the tournaments ahead. I know that if I want to become number one, I will have to play well constantly week after week.
"That's what Rafa and the other players will be doing."

World number two Djokovic has now won three straight Masters 1000 trophies over Nadal after defeating the number one at Indian Wells and Miami in March and April respectively.
Sunday's win was also the Serb's first over Nadal on clay after losing their nine previous meetings on the surface while his incredible winning streak is made up of 32 matches in 2011 and his two Davis Cup victories in December.
"Obviously I didn't play at my best," said Nadal. "I didn't play badly, just normal. But that is not enough against Djokovic."

Djokovic's start is the best to a season since John McEnroe in 1984 when he went 42-0.
He suffered his last loss against Roger Federer in the semi-finals at the World Tour Finals in London on November 27, 2010.
"I don't think about the record," said Djokovic. "I just concentrate on what I am doing. I am a more mature player, a more mature person.
"I know that my record is incredible, but I try not to think about how long it will go on for or when I might lose."

Nadal said he had been hoping to be "third time lucky" after his losses to Djokovic in Indian Wells and Miami.
"I'll have to keep working to try and beat you," said the world number one. "You are really off to a great start of the season."
Djokovic constructed his two-hour, 17-minute win through 27 winners and 26 unforced errors, while Nadal, playing in front of 15,000 of his home public at the Caya Magica, had just 17 winners.
With his eighth career Masters triumph, Djokovic has lifted trophies at six different venues in the elite series.

arabstoday
arabstoday

Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

djokovic puts nadal\s top tennis spot under threat djokovic puts nadal\s top tennis spot under threat

 



Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

djokovic puts nadal\s top tennis spot under threat djokovic puts nadal\s top tennis spot under threat

 



GMT 10:59 2018 Friday ,07 December

Houthi militia shell commercial center in Hodeidah

GMT 21:12 2017 Sunday ,10 December

UAE, Sri Lanka advancing bilateral relations

GMT 19:21 2017 Wednesday ,08 November

Iqbal Day marked in Paris

GMT 18:14 2017 Wednesday ,31 May

A handbag? For $380k, it's yours

GMT 21:17 2017 Saturday ,21 October

EU summit to throw Britain a Brexit bone

GMT 15:45 2017 Friday ,04 August

Yemeni army liberated more areas in Shabwa

GMT 20:23 2017 Thursday ,14 September

Paul Auster tops shortlist for Man Booker prize

GMT 09:55 2017 Tuesday ,14 November

Horford leads way as Celtics win 12th straight

GMT 20:04 2018 Sunday ,02 September

Drive to teach food safety to housewives

GMT 08:54 2014 Monday ,17 November

German artist hits back at Bayreuth Festival

GMT 13:15 2018 Wednesday ,17 January

Bassil welcomes Ambassadors of Iraq, Hungary

GMT 01:05 2017 Thursday ,23 March

Strawberry prices fall to Dh10 a kilogram
Arab Today, arab today
 
 Arab Today Facebook,arab today facebook  Arab Today Twitter,arab today twitter Arab Today Rss,arab today rss  Arab Today Youtube,arab today youtube  Arab Today Youtube,arab today youtube

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday
arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday
arabstoday
بناية النخيل - رأس النبع _ خلف السفارة الفرنسية _بيروت - لبنان
arabstoday, Arabstoday, Arabstoday