Novak Djokovic reveals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer dream ahead of Australian Open - 'I really want to'
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Novak Djokovic has revealed he'd like to 'connect more' with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as he prepares for action at the Australian Open.
The tennis star will be hoping to win the first Grand Slam of 2025, having failed to win a single major last year.
Nadal recently retired from the sport, while Federer hung up his racket back in 2022 after a glittering career as well.
Djokovic is still going strong, however, with the former world No 1 eager to win a record 25th Grand Slam title that would move him ahead of Margaret Court.
Novak Djokovic has revealed he'd like to 'connect more' with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as he prepares for action at the Australian Open
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The 37-year-old, speaking to GQ Magazine, has admitted he would like to 'connect more' with both Federer and Nadal.
"On a personal level, to be honest, the situation is up and down," he said.
"I try to be respectful and friendly with them off the court, even though I wasn't accepted at the beginning, because I entered the court too sure of winning.
"An attitude that neither of us liked in the early days, especially because most of the players faced them without the same conviction.
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"Because of that, they probably distanced themselves even more from me. And that's okay. I accepted it.
"I understood the message: we are rivals and nothing else. To be honest, it's very difficult to be friends on tour. If you're a big rival who's constantly competing and you're number one, two and three in the world, it's difficult to expect to be close, to go out to dinner together or on family trips.
"I would actually like to connect with them more, on a deeper level. I really want to.
"I don't know if it will happen or not, I don't even know if they share the same desire or the same will.
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"I do. I want to do it... and let's see, it depends on where life takes us or how everyone's situation evolves.
"We live in different countries, but I think tennis has brought us together a lot. It will probably bring us together again in some way.
"I would like to have a drink or two with them to open up and talk about the things that bothered me, that bothered everyone about me! Or vice versa, whatever it is.
"Let's put it all out there. And I would also like to put them on edge to understand what they think, how they handle certain situations on the court, the pressures of the world that weigh on your shoulders when you're at the top of your game.
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"I have some observations to make, because I have followed them closely, as they have followed me over the years.
"It is different, though, if they tell you in person. I hope that one day, in a really relaxed environment, there will be a chance to confide in each other and reflect together.
"That would be great for us. But I think it would also send a great message to people who follow tennis and sports: Hey, three of us reunite."
Djokovic has won a stunning 10 Australian Open titles throughout his career.
Novak Djokovic won his first Australian Open title all the way back in 2008
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His first came back in 2008, when he beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final.
Djokovic's latest bid for Grand Slam glory will commence on Monday when he locks horns with Nishesh Basavareddy.
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