Djokovic talks about his rivalry with Nadal

World number one Novak Djokovic said in Belgrade on Wednesday that he was "happy to reach the record" held so far by Steffi Graf - 377 weeks at the top of the ATP rankings - and that he will surpass it next week.

According to the 35-year-old tennis player, at his age he has to put in even more effort, mentally, physically and emotionally, on and off the court to keep up the pace. like younger players.

Djokovic explained that he is almost fully recovered from the injury he suffered at the Australian Open last January, which is why he decided to go to the Dubai tournament from February 27 to March 4 tomorrow.

On the other hand, he assured that his big wish is to play his 60th match against Rafael Nadal in the Roland Garros final.

"I think we will both agree on that," he said, noting that the Spaniard is his "biggest rival not just in terms of the number of bouts", recalling that it is a rivalry with the most meetings in tennis history.

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"He, along with Roger Federer, is the player who has influenced me the most in my development as the player I am today," said Djokovic.

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