Nadal in rut, Djokovic on roll as Australian Open approaches

By Associated Press

Jan 15, 2023 12:45 am

MELBOURNE, Australia: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic own the two largest collections of Grand Slam trophies in the history of men's tennis. They are their sport's two most prominent active figures; no one else is even close. Both are in their mid-30s; no one knows how much longer they'll be at the top of the game.

For all that the long-time rivals have in common, Nadal and Djokovic could hardly be entering this Australian Open, which begins Monday (Sunday EST), under more contrasting circumstances.

Spain's Rafael Nadal gestures during a press conference ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia on Jan. 14, 2023. AP PHOTO

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