The 57th meeting between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic came in the 2021 Rome final, where at least one of them has appeared every year since 2005. Their paths were equally thrilling, with Nadal saving match points against Denis Shapovalov, and Djokovic winning battles against Stefanos Tsitsipas and Lorenzo Sonego in the same day. On Sunday, the two were even until Rafa surged in the 3rd set, and lifted the trophy for the 10th time. I'll break down Nadal's run of points in depth, discuss how this match was different/similar to the Roland Garros final, and argue for why Djokovic should be pleased with his week and form. Plus, the French Open Power Rankings get shuffled towards the top.
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