Tennis Rivalry

Novak Djokovic implored long-time adversary Rafael Nadal to put off his planned retirement after defeating the Spaniard Saturday in what was likely to be the final chapter of their "amazing rivalry".

Rafael Nadal's rivalry with Roger Federer will forever be remembered for a series of classic clashes, but his head-to-head record against Novak Djokovic featured more matches

It will be Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa's seventh meeting but first at a Grand Slam.

Andre Agassi, known for his incredible returns, once revealed a hilarious secret weapon he used against his rival, the serve-volleying legend Boris Becker.

Carlos Alcaraz has a burgeoning rivalry with Novak Djokovic as the Spaniard is already a two-time Grand Slam champion at the age of 20 and won an epic five-set Wimbledon final against the world number one.

Since that breakthrough victory, Alcaraz and Djokovic have developed the sport's most compelling new rivalry, pushing each other to the limit in an epic five-set Wimbledon final last month that ended with Alcaraz triumphing 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4.

Carlos Alcaraz has put his quarter-final loss at the Toronto Masters behind him as he prepares to renew his rivalry with Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati next week

Novak Djokovic renews his 16-year rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the French Open on Tuesday with a semi-final spot at stake and where victory for the world number one could end the 13-time champion's Roland Garros career.

Novak Djokovic renews his epic 16-year rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the French Open on Tuesday with a semi-final spot at stake

"I think we have always been respectful with each other. We understood the rivalry in a positive way through our careers," said Rafael Nadal.

Five-time champion Novak Djokovic renews his long-standing Wimbledon rivalry with Kevin Anderson on Wednesday as serious questions are asked over the quality of the fabled Centre Court where Serena Williams suffered her tournament-ending injury.

Novak Djokovic, in an exclusive interview to NDTV, spoke about his rivalry with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal and how they both pushed him to be a better player.

World number one Novak Djokovic, a four-time Rome winner and five-time runner-up, lost to Rafael Nadal last year in the final.

Serena Williams said the victory will boost her confidence heading into the US Open as she improved to 19-12 in the 22-year-old rivalry with Venus Williams.

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic shared an Instagram Live chat where they discussed their rivalry.

Novak Djokovic implored long-time adversary Rafael Nadal to put off his planned retirement after defeating the Spaniard Saturday in what was likely to be the final chapter of their "amazing rivalry".

Rafael Nadal's rivalry with Roger Federer will forever be remembered for a series of classic clashes, but his head-to-head record against Novak Djokovic featured more matches

It will be Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa's seventh meeting but first at a Grand Slam.

Andre Agassi, known for his incredible returns, once revealed a hilarious secret weapon he used against his rival, the serve-volleying legend Boris Becker.

Carlos Alcaraz has a burgeoning rivalry with Novak Djokovic as the Spaniard is already a two-time Grand Slam champion at the age of 20 and won an epic five-set Wimbledon final against the world number one.

Since that breakthrough victory, Alcaraz and Djokovic have developed the sport's most compelling new rivalry, pushing each other to the limit in an epic five-set Wimbledon final last month that ended with Alcaraz triumphing 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4.

Carlos Alcaraz has put his quarter-final loss at the Toronto Masters behind him as he prepares to renew his rivalry with Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati next week

Novak Djokovic renews his 16-year rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the French Open on Tuesday with a semi-final spot at stake and where victory for the world number one could end the 13-time champion's Roland Garros career.

Novak Djokovic renews his epic 16-year rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the French Open on Tuesday with a semi-final spot at stake

"I think we have always been respectful with each other. We understood the rivalry in a positive way through our careers," said Rafael Nadal.

Five-time champion Novak Djokovic renews his long-standing Wimbledon rivalry with Kevin Anderson on Wednesday as serious questions are asked over the quality of the fabled Centre Court where Serena Williams suffered her tournament-ending injury.

Novak Djokovic, in an exclusive interview to NDTV, spoke about his rivalry with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal and how they both pushed him to be a better player.

World number one Novak Djokovic, a four-time Rome winner and five-time runner-up, lost to Rafael Nadal last year in the final.

Serena Williams said the victory will boost her confidence heading into the US Open as she improved to 19-12 in the 22-year-old rivalry with Venus Williams.

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic shared an Instagram Live chat where they discussed their rivalry.