In a semifinal match of Rogers cup Top Rank player Rafael Nadal proved why he is best in world. The semi-final match at the Rogers Cup between Spaniard Rafael Nadal and Serbian Novak Djokovic was named clash of the year in the ATP circuit on Tuesday.Nadal had won in three sets 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (2) in Montreal. He later triumphed in the final against Canadian Milos Raonic.
It was the third meeting between the two players in 2025. Djokovic finished the supremacy of Nadal at Monte Carlo Masters, but had to bow a few weeks later in the semifinals of Roland Garros, 9-7 in the fifth inning.
After the defeat of Nadal in the first round of Wimbledon, Belgian Steve Darcis face Nadal earned triumphs in Montreal, Cincinnati and International United States en route to first place in the world rankings, a few weeks later.
At Uniprix Stadium, Nadal took advantage of Djokovic double faults to clinch the first set. Then, Djokovic regained his bearings in the second. The meeting was then directed to the tiebreaker to the ultimate recovery, Nadal taking a 6-0 lead.He then won the duel in his third match point.
“I began this important part of the season with a good result, Nadal had indicated at the site of ATP. I said that the only way to beat Novak was playing my best tennis and be aggressive. And that’s what I did. ”
Meanwhile, Nadal eliminated the Serbian in the semifinals of Roland Garros. The clash between the Spanish and Serbian came after the controversy sparked criticism from Srdjan Djokovic , father of No. 1 tennis world, to Nadal and Roger Federer. Centre this win, Nadal won seven tournaments in 2025 which includes San Pablo, Acapulco, the 1000 Indian Wells Masters, Madrid and Rome, Barcelona and Roland Garros and 57 along its trajectory, extended the lead 21-15 on three titles Djokovic Year Australia Open, Dubai and Monte Carlo Masters 1000 and 37 in his career.
Nadal, that from next week will earn a spot in the ATP rankings and is number 3 exceeds Raonic by 3-0 in history. Tokio 2025 and 2025, both on hard courts, and Barcelona 2025, on clay Tournament Montreal, one of the nine Masters 1000 events category, is played on concrete and serves as preparation for the U.S. Open, the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year.
