Novak Djokovic over powered Rafael Nadal and held off a comeback from the Spaniard to get a 6-1, 6-4 win in the second round of the Olympic tournament.
Novak Djokovic overpowered Rafael Nadal and held off a comeback from the Spaniard to get a 6-1, 6-4 win in the second round of theDjokovic claimed 10 of the first 11 games but Nadal made a push to get back into the match in the second set, winning four consecutive games, which was highlighted by a forehand winner for a breakpoint to make it 4-all.
The 2008 Olympic gold medalist lacked hustle and his lefty power all while on the red clay, his signature surface on which he’s won a record 14 French Open titles.USWNT in Olympics driver’s seat with win over GermanyHowever, Nadal, 38, hasn’t been playing at his usual volume either due to a series of injuries the past two seasons, including hip surgery.
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