Novak Djokovic called on a university senior as a practice partner ahead of his French Open showdown with Rafael Nadal.
Novak Djokovic won his 19th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros on Sunday. The title saw him extend his lead over Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the race for 'Big Titles'.
It will be a symbolic victory for either side, as the "Big Three" take on the "Next Gen" of tennis.
Djokovic will be facing Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final on Sunday
The 2021 French Open semifinals between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will be the pair's 58th meeting. The Serb holds a slender 29-28 advantage.
Rafael Nadal overcame Diego Schwartzman and Novak Djokovic beat Matteo Berrettini to set up a semi-final clash against each other. It is the most highly anticipated match of the tournament.
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have dominated tennis for the last decade and a half. The trio have won 41 of the last 59 Grand Slams since 2006 with only 5 other players claiming major titles in that time.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are just one win away from booking a semi-final clash against each other at the French Open. If it happens, it will be the ninth meeting between the pair at Roland Garros.
Diego Schwartzman will face Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals of the French Open on Wednesday after overcoming Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic demolished Ricardas Berankis in straight sets to make his 12th consecutive quarterfinal at Roland Garros surpassing both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who recorded 11 each.
The Swiss star had a lengthy discussion with the umpire after he was handed a time penalty in the match against Marin Cilic
Rafael Nadal was drawn into the same half as Novak Djokovic owing to his number three seeding at the 2021 French Open. If the two progress as expected they could face off in the semifinals rather than the final.
Dominic Thiem, a two-time French Open finalist, suffered a shock loss in the first round at Roland Garros on Sunday. Zverev was facing a similar fate until the German star turned his fortunes around.
The other Grand Slam events have also warned the player about future sanctions
Roger Federer will get his French Open campaign underway against Denis Istomin on Tuesday. The Swiss ace has played just two tournaments prior to Roland Garros in 2021.
French Open favrourite Rafael Nadal was drawn in the same half as world number one Novak Djokovic. They were also joined in the same half by fellow Big Three rival Roger Federer.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will enter the French Open later this month as the favourites, but former world number one Wilander has chalked out a plan for how the younger players can beat them.
Rafael Nadal is looking for a record 14th French Open title at Roland Garros but could face competition from Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem according to the Spaniard's coach.
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are currently tied on 20 men's singles Grand Slam titles each. The Spaniard is tipped to eclipse the Swiss ace sooner rather than later.
Roger Federer lost to Pablo Andujar in the R16 of the Geneva Open on Tuesday. It was the Swiss ace's first match since March as he continues his comeback from a long-term knee injury.
Roger Federer is preparing for his comeback following a knee injury at the Geneva Open on Tuesday. The Swiss ace will play Pablo Andujar in his first competitive match since January.
Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in three sets to win the Italian Open in Rome, making it the first Masters Series title for a player among the Big Three in a year.
