The record 21-time Grand Slam winner has expressed reservations about the evening’s match against Djokovic. The 13th titles in Paris did not help him either, he will play from 8.45 pm.
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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will play their 59th match.
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The so-called night matches, for which Amazon Prime has exclusive rights, were first introduced during last year’s Roland Garros.
“I don’t like clay matches at night. I’m very clear about that, “Nadal told the media before the start of the second grand slam of the season.
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The reason for this is that in the evening there is higher humidity on the court, the ball is slower and in colder weather the conditions are more demanding for it. “I think there’s a big difference between playing clay during the day or at night,” Nadal said.
The reservations clearly did not help Nadal and the attractiveness of the duel for the television company won out. She, of course, chose the evening duel. Nadal’s coach Carlos Moya also reacted to the decision, saying that it did not suit them, but they had to accept it.
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The duel of two ancient rivals aroused passions during last year’s semifinals in Paris. Due to their match, the curfew for the fans was postponed, so that they could stay in the stands for longer.
When asked if Djokovic suits the evening duel, he replied with a smile: “I can only say that Rafa and I would make different requests for a date. As top players, we have our requirements, but they are not always accepted, “explained the world unit.
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