Rafael Nadal’s uncle, Toni Nadal, believes Novak Djokovic recently aimed a dig at his nephew at the Australian Open. The Serb has had to contend with some injury issues at the tournament this term but has still faced accusations of faking or over exaggerating his problems. However, this is something the former world No 1 has denied as he looks to draw level with Nadal on 22 Grand Slam titles.
Djokovic has had to take several medical time-outs at the Australian Open so far, with the Serb appearing to be struggling with a leg injury.
And he recently hit out at those who suggested he wasn’t being truthful with his fitness, saying: “When some other players are injured, then they are the victims, but when it is me, I am faking it.
“It is very interesting. I don’t feel that I need to prove anything to anyone.”
And Toni Nadal, writing for El Pais, thinks Djokovic was referring to his nephew.
He said: “I know perfectly well that there is a certain controversy regarding the contradiction generated by the excellent games that Novak has played and his gestures on the courts, and his repeated statements about the ailment he is suffering from in one thigh.
