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8/9/10 9:36 PM | Johan Lindahl
Novak Djokovic is counting on an unprecedented one-off partnership with Rafael Nadal this week at the Toronto Masters to serve him well for potential Davis Cup doubles duty next month for Serbia against the Czech Republic.
It is the first time in 37 years of the ATP that a ranking No. 1 and No. 2 have teamed up on court. "I couldn't refuse the chance to play with him. "It will be an honour to play with Rafa. I'm happy, and it's even a part of the history of tennis, that makes it even greater."
Not since Jimmy Connors was ranked first and Arthur Ashe was second when they played together 34 years ago have the top two singles players joined forces in doubles, the ATP confirmed. Djokovic admits: "Part of it is the fact that Davis Cup is a bit on my mind. I need to play as much doubles as possible."
Djokovic hopes that his effort for Serbia September 17-19 at home will led to a first-ever place for the new nation in the Davis Cup final. "I'm pleased that we are having Davis Cup success this year. It is one of my goals for 2010 - to try and get to the Davis Cup final."
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Yep!!!...it would be great to see them play together!!! I wish them the best!
Monalysa , 8/9/10 10:48 PM
when is this match going to start?!
mriiidula , 8/10/10 3:14 AM
theres no stream!! :(
mriiidula , 8/10/10 4:22 AM
OMG this is hilarious!:
http://tennisplanet.wordpress.com/2010/08/06/federer-obje cts-to-nadal-pairing-up-with-djokovic-for-doubles/
mriiidula , 8/10/10 4:32 AM
we're getting all excited about them teaming up, but they actually have quite a tough doubles draw...
stu , 8/10/10 6:04 AM
Shame, didn't last long did it?
mriiidula , 8/10/10 6:06 AM
how disappointing! did anyone see the match?
croc , 8/10/10 11:10 AM
I did not see the match, but I can say that the team Rafa&Nole looks pretty.
http://www.zimbio.com/Rafael+Nadal/pictures/pro
Augustina08 , 8/10/10 1:03 PM
Wow!!!........that didnt last too long!..........but it seemed to be a close match.
Well anyway, on with the doubles now!
Monalysa , 8/10/10 2:25 PM
Oh, no wonder! I thought could it be?! They were canadians...............home court advantage!!! Same thing happened to Melzer......how unfortunate to meet a Canadian in your first round match!
Monalysa , 8/10/10 2:29 PM
It seems ALL the TOP players suck at doubles, Murray, Sod.............all bow out in first round!
Monalysa , 8/10/10 2:32 PM
As a Nole fan, I'm embarassed to say the first thought that went to my mind when I read that they lost was that it was probably Nole's fault, he may have made too many DFs! Looks like that wasn't the case though?
stu , 8/10/10 3:30 PM
No Stu, the score line suggests a very close contest.........i just think the odds were against them in terms of crowd support!
Monalysa , 8/10/10 4:39 PM
Can someone tell me where Kelli's blogs have disappeared to? I am looking for her last blog post.
Blessed , 8/10/10 4:40 PM
OMG stu i thought the exact same! I feel horrible admitting it :(
mriiidula , 8/10/10 4:51 PM
Blessed - Kelli's time is spent working on Tennistalk magazine now. She no longer blogs, so we took it down (at least for now).
cherylmurray , 8/10/10 8:08 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9itWMLeiE2w 3rd set of the nadal-djokovic doubles . oh my they fell 0-5 down , and then 8-2 ! nice effort to makek it 8-10 in the end.rafa missed an easy forehand at 8-5, that was the turning pnt of the breaker i guess.
vamosrafa , 8/11/10 12:52 AM
I suspect Rafole just wanted to get a feel for the court ... the Canadians were much more serious in their approach. I watched the match and both Rafa and Nole made some stunning shots! and some stinkers. Milos and Vasek played great though. Congrats to the young team.
smr , 8/11/10 12:58 AM
What a feather in their caps for these two young guys. They'll be able to dine out forever on the story of the day they beat No.1 and No.2 in the world :)
ed251137 , 8/11/10 2:06 AM
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good luck! that is great for tennis
croc , 8/9/10 10:26 PM