The
semi-final encounter was a titanic battle that saw Nadal like he did at
the French Open emerge victorious but a shot that hit Djokovic in his
face was the only thing the Spaniard was apologetic about.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - AFP
Everytime Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal face each other fans know
they will get their money's worth. Both players put their bodies on the
line as they push the limit chasing a win and that makes for great
viewing.
Saturday night at the Rogers Cup semi-final was no different. Nadal won the first set 6-4 and Djokovic took the second 6-3. The third deciding set was a tie-breaker and Nadal played with aggression similar to his French Open semi-final level of play to come on top 7-2 in it.
The Spaniard won the match 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7-2) to make the final where he will be up against Milos Raonic who is ranked 13th making the final with a 6-4 1-6 7-6(4) win over wildcard Vasek Pospisil.
The match between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic saw some drama when during a rally, Nadal him a ball straight at Djokovic's face. The World No1 grimaced with pain and shock as Nadal came to the net to apologise for the shot.
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After the match too, Nadal apologised again to Djokovic for the shot as they shook hands and embraced each other at the net.
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The video of Nadal hitting Djokovic in the face with his shot has gone viral on YouTube with many fans sharing the video.
Fans on Twitter also commented with conspiracy theories about the incident. Here are some reactions:
This win for Nadal is a big step towards his quest for a second US Open title as he gets back on track after his Wimbledon first round loss.
Djokovic who is currently the best player on hard court and the Australian Open champion can learn a lot from this game as he also seeks another US Open title.
Saturday night at the Rogers Cup semi-final was no different. Nadal won the first set 6-4 and Djokovic took the second 6-3. The third deciding set was a tie-breaker and Nadal played with aggression similar to his French Open semi-final level of play to come on top 7-2 in it.
The Spaniard won the match 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7-2) to make the final where he will be up against Milos Raonic who is ranked 13th making the final with a 6-4 1-6 7-6(4) win over wildcard Vasek Pospisil.
The match between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic saw some drama when during a rally, Nadal him a ball straight at Djokovic's face. The World No1 grimaced with pain and shock as Nadal came to the net to apologise for the shot.
<br />
After the match too, Nadal apologised again to Djokovic for the shot as they shook hands and embraced each other at the net.
<br />
The video of Nadal hitting Djokovic in the face with his shot has gone viral on YouTube with many fans sharing the video.
Fans on Twitter also commented with conspiracy theories about the incident. Here are some reactions:
How to piss off Novak Djokovic : Be Rafael Nadal Hit him in the face, Apologize Shrug it off,hit an ... pic.twitter.com/XEaTLmuGDY
— Shailendra SVK (@svkShailendra) August 11, 2013
HAHAHAHA, currently watching Nadal hit Djokovic in the face over and over and over again.
— Charlotte (@HiImCharlotte) August 11, 2013
Rafa is a compulsive liar, he hit Djokovic in the face tonight AND he's agnostic. It's official. Nadal's new nickname is Sir Craps Himself.
— Stephen Mangum (@Stephenmangum23) August 11, 2013
Nadal hit Djokovic in the face with the ball! That was pretty funny!
— Wes Pierce (@wespierce) August 11, 2013
That look on Djokovic's face after Nadal hit him #priceless
— Justin (@JBaechler12) August 11, 2013
Nadal hit djokovic face with the ball .. Nadal feel bad about it but djokovic not happy with that, at all ...Rafa and Nole as they are called by fans looked to have put the matter behind them as they showed their sportsmanship and admiration for each other as they hugged and had a chat at the net.
— rico lubis (@ricolubis_S13) August 11, 2013
This win for Nadal is a big step towards his quest for a second US Open title as he gets back on track after his Wimbledon first round loss.
Djokovic who is currently the best player on hard court and the Australian Open champion can learn a lot from this game as he also seeks another US Open title.
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