Clash of Titans: Nadal vs Djokovic at Paris Olympics

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are set for a historic second-round clash at the Paris Olympics, marking their record 60th meeting. This could be one of their last encounters, with both players eyeing Olympic glory. Nadal is recovering from injuries, while Djokovic aims for his first Olympic gold medal.

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are gearing up for a highly anticipated second-round showdown at the Paris Olympics on Monday, which could be one of the last clashes between these legendary tennis champions.

This encounter will set a new record as the 60th meeting between the two multi-time Grand Slam winners, featuring 28 finals. Nadal, fighting through a two-year injury streak and currently ranked 161st, is preparing to challenge Djokovic, who leads their head-to-head 30-29 but trails 20-8 on clay. The Spaniard won their last match at the 2022 French Open quarter-finals.

While this could be Nadal's final match at Roland Garros, he's determined to give his best. Djokovic, aiming for his first Olympic gold, steamrolled Australian specialist Matthew Ebden in the first round. Both players have multiple victories in their illustrious careers, but only time will tell who will emerge victorious in this historic showdown.

(With inputs from agencies.)