Novak Djokovic has previously confessed that he will never forge a close friendship with Rafael Nadal because of the fierce rivalry that existed between them throughout their careers. Nadal confirmed his retirement from professional tennis 12 months ago following a glittering 23-year career that yielded 22 Grand Slams. In a statement shared on social media, the 38-year-old said: "Hello everyone. I'm here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis. The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two especially.

"I don't think I have been able to play without limitations. It is obviously a difficult decision, one that has taken me some time to make. But, in this life, everything has a beginning and an end. And I think it's the appropriate time to put an

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