Throwback Video: Djokovic impersonates Nadal after losing in 2009 Rome final

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Tuesday, 12 May 2020 at 12:30
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At the beginning of his career, Novak Djokovic was known for his impersonations of other tennis players, he proved that also in Rome back in 2009.

Between the years 2005 and 2015 there was no other champion in Rome than Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal. And this was no different in 2009 as the Spaniard and Serbian met in the final.

After Nadal triumphed 3 times in a row from 2005 to 2007, Djokovic captured his first title in 2008. After being dominant on their journeys to the final, Nadal and Djokovic provided another quality final match.

In the end, the Spaniard outplayed 'Djoker' 7-6, 6-2 to lift his 4th title in Rome. But another interesting moment came after the match. As the Serbian was known for his impersonations, he was asked to impersonate Nadal to whom he just lost. He didn't hesitate for a moment and brought laughs to the whole audience in Rome.

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