The tournament of Indian Wells is bringing together the best tennis players in the world these days in California, an ideal time to conduct surveys and games on current issues.
One of the latest questionnaires is about Who would be your ideal partner in a mixed doubles match?. The winner is undisputed: Rafael Nadal.
The Balearic was chosen by players of the stature of Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Angelique Kerbera statement of respect and admiration, but of no great consequence.
The anecdote was carried out by another respondent, Novak Djokovic. The Serbian also chose Nadal, although he later explained the reason for his odd choice.
“Oh, mixed doubles! I haven’t heard anything about mixed doubles. Sorry, Rafa. No joke, I just never heard of it.” he said between laughs.
A funny anecdote at a difficult moment for the world number 1eliminated in the third round by Italian Luca Nardi.
Djokovic He made no secret of his concern about his start to the year, with a three-game losing streak at this point in the season.. At the United Cup he lost against Alex de Minaur, at the Australian Open he lost to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals and at Indian Wells, his third tournament. Some numbers you don’t like at all.
“I’m playing less tournaments, I’m picking more and it’s not good to lose so early. I haven’t won any titles this year.“I was in a negative cycle after three or four tournaments where I wasn’t at my best,” he admitted.
Source: La Verdad
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