As future would have it, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic discovered themselves on a transatlantic flight to Los Angeles, the primary leg of their journey to Indian Wells – the esteemed venue for the primary Masters 1000 match of the season.
This surprising reunion occurred as Djokovic wrapped up his coaching stint in Spain, particularly on the Puente Romano Tennis Membership in Marbella.
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The tennis titans, boasting an astounding 46 Grand Slam titles and 76 Masters 1000 victories collectively, shared the identical cabin, creating an environment brimming with tennis greatness, encompassing a complete of 190 titles.
Remarkably, the final time these two racquet legends traveled collectively was en path to the Adelaide bubble from Barcelona for the Australian Open again in 2021.
Seven Matches Await Nadal at Indian Wells
Nadal, arriving nicely forward of time on the Tennis Backyard within the Coachella Valley, faces a singular problem with seven matches awaiting him, not like the standard six resulting from his unseeded standing within the draw.
The Spanish maestro is scheduled to move to Las Vegas on the weekend of March 1st, the place he’ll be part of forces with rising star Carlos Alcaraz for a Netflix exhibition.
It is price noting that the 22-time main champion had a setback earlier within the 12 months, withdrawing from each the primary main and the Doha Open 250 resulting from a hip damage sustained on January fifth. Regardless of the adversity, Nadal stays decided to make his mark at Indian Wells.
Djokovic’s Return to the Californian Desert
Djokovic, however, is making a return to the Californian desert after a hiatus for the reason that 2019 version. Up to now two seasons, he confronted journey restrictions, stopping his entry into america resulting from his unvaccinated standing towards the coronavirus.
The Serbian powerhouse goals to reignite his Indian Wells marketing campaign, having missed out on the motion lately.
The anticipation builds as the primary Masters 1000 occasion of the calendar 12 months commences on March sixth, with the singles draw set to unfold on the eve of the match, including an additional layer of pleasure to the beginning of the tennis season.
