Tennis heavyweights Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will clash in the Paris Olympics 2024 men's singles second round match at the Roland-Garros - Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris, France.
Spain's Nadal beat Hungary's Marton Fucsovics 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in his opening round match, while Serbia's Djokovic had clinched victory in his first-round clash with a 6-0, 6-1 scoreline against Australia's Matthew Ebden.

Many would have wanted the giants of the game to clash in the medal rounds, but the draw has got them facing early in the tournament with one great's run likely to end when the pair take to court.
Nadal, a former gold medallist at the Games in 2008, came into the Olympics without a single Grand Slam match win this year. But the veteran Spaniard is playing on the surface which he holds a terrific record, including winning a record 14 titles at Roland Garros.
The 38-year-old, however, has missed most action this year. While he did not compete in the Australian Open in January and Wimbledon in July, Nadal bowed out of the French Open in May against eventual runner-up Alexander Zverev.
Djokovic, a bronze medallist in 2008, also heads into the Paris Games on the back of Grand Slam title-less year, having lost the Wimbledon final to Nadal's compatriot Carlos Alcaraz. The Serb also exited the Australian Open in semi-finals and French Open in quarterfinals.
This meeting in Paris 2024 will mark their 60th matchup, more than any other two men have played against each other in the Open era, which began in 1968. Djokovic leads the head-to-head series 30-29.
Djokovic also leads Nadal in terms of Grand Slam titles with a record 24. However, the Serb trails the Spaniard when it comes to matches on the clay court. Nadal leads 20-8 in the head-to-head series on clay. Here is a look at the results from their meetings on the surface:
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Score |
| 2022 | French Open | Quarterfinals | Nadal | 6–2, 4–6, 6–2, 7–6(7–4) |
| 2021 | Italian Open | Final | Nadal | 7–5, 1–6, 6–3 |
| 2021 | French Open | Semifinals | Djokovic | 3–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–4), 6–2 |
| 2020 | French Open | Final | Nadal | 6–0, 6–2, 7–5 |
| 2019 | Italian Open | Final | Nadal | 6–0, 4–6, 6–1 |
| 2018 | Italian Open | Semifinals | Nadal | 7–6(7–4), 6–3 |
| 2017 | Madrid Open | Semifinals | Nadal | 6–2, 6–4 |
| 2016 | Italian Open | Quarterfinals | Djokovic | 7–5, 7–6(7–4) |
| 2015 | Monte-Carlo Masters | Semifinals | Djokovic | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 2015 | French Open | Quarterfinals | Djokovic | 7–5, 6–3, 6–1 |
| 2014 | Italian Open | Final | Djokovic | 4–6, 6–3, 6–3 |
| 2014 | French Open | Final | Nadal | 3–6, 7–5, 6–2, 6–4 |
| 2013 | Monte-Carlo Masters | Final | Djokovic | 6–2, 7–6(7–1) |
| 2013 | French Open | Semifinals | Nadal | 6–4, 3–6, 6–1, 6–7(3–7), 9–7 |
| 2012 | Monte-Carlo Masters | Final | Nadal | 6–3, 6–1 |
| 2012 | Italian Open | Final | Nadal | 7–5, 6–3 |
| 2012 | French Open | Final | Nadal | 6–4, 6–3, 2–6, 7–5 |
| 2011 | Madrid Open | Final | Djokovic | 7–5, 6–4 |
| 2011 | Italian Open | Final | Djokovic | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2009 | Davis Cup | First round | Nadal | 6–4, 6–4, 6–1 |
| 2009 | Monte-Carlo Masters | Final | Nadal | 6–3, 2–6, 6–1 |
| 2009 | Italian Open | Final | Nadal | 7–6(7–2), 6–2 |
| 2009 | Madrid Open | Semifinals | Nadal | 3–6, 7–6(7–5), 7–6(11–9) |
| 2008 | Hamburg Masters | Semifinals | Nadal | 7–5, 2–6, 6–2 |
| 2008 | French Open | Semifinals | Nadal | 6–4, 6–2, 7–6(7–3) |
| 2007 | Italian Open | Quarterfinals | Nadal | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 2007 | French Open | Semifinals | Nadal | 7–5, 6–4, 6–2 |
| 2006 | French Open | Quarterfinals | Nadal | 6–4, 6–4, 0–0 (ret.) |
The men's singles second-round clash between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at Paris 2024 Olympics is set to take place on Monday (July 29) and the match is second in the order of play on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Djokovic vs Nadal match will start after the Iga Swiatek vs Dianne Parry women's singles second round match, which is the first match on the main court at Roland Garros.
The first match on the Court Philippe-Chatrier is set to start at 3:30 PM IST. So, Nadal vs Djokovic match is likely to start after 4:30 PM IST on Monday, July 29.
You can watch the live telecast of the Paris Olympics 2024 on Sports 18 channels, while Nadal vs Djokovic live streaming will be available for free on JioCinema app and website.
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