Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have dominated tennis for almost two decades, but one former rival has explained what separates the Spaniard from his rivals

In a candid revelation, tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has once again emphasized that his relationship with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal has never transcended the realm of fierce rivalry. Speaking to Argentinian daily La Nacion,

Rafael Nadal is preparing to say one last goodbye to tennis during the upcoming Davis Cup finals. Reflecting on his career, the Spaniard made clear who was his biggest rival between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Tennis great Novak Djokovic has said in the past he has never been friends with Roger Federer nor Rafael Nadal, and the Serb has again reiterated that point in brutal fashion

Infamously, Nadal was one third of tennis' big three, consisting of himself, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, with the aforementioned trio's careers being incomplete without each other. Now, with Nadal's career reaching its twilight, the man himself has come out to settle the debate of who his greatest rival was.

Novak Djokovic has sent a classy message to Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray and says a ‘part of me left with them’ amid their retirements. Nadal, 38, will hang up his racket after the upcoming Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, with his last match possibly on November 19 if the Netherlands defeat Spain.