Djokovic Madrid was knocked out in his first match, having beaten Nadal for the first time on clay 14 years ago!

The Madrid Masters is in full swing, but Djokovic is out of the tournament in the first game after the Monte Carlo Masters. While it is embarrassing, it is also reminiscent of the 2011 Madrid Masters final, which was the first time Djokovic defeated Nadal on clay, and was also one of the famous "seven consecutive wins in the final".

Djokovic sees Nadal as a lifelong foe, and both sides have had their careers winning and losing, but it is very rare for Djokovic to win seven consecutive finals against Nadal and hold a landslide advantage like in 2011. Let's look at the specifics at that time.

Indian Wells: Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 Nadal

Miami: Djokovic 4-6 6-3 7-6 Nadal

Since winning the Australian Open Grand Slam title for the first time in three years, Deyo has been in full swing. In both the Sunshine Doubles, he won and lost, and won the eventual championship. It was also Nadal's second time close to winning the Miami Masters, losing in a tie-break in the deciding set, and victory was within reach.

Madrid: Djokovic 7-5 6-4 Nadal

Roma: Djokovic 6-4 6-4 Nadal

How good Djokovic has been this year is evident from the fact that he was able to snatch the Madrid and Rome Masters titles from the king of clay. What's even more surprising is that both matches were still in straight sets, and Nadal couldn't even drag it to a tie-break. After this series of explosive performances, Deyo officially joined the ranks of giants.

Wimbledon: Djokovic 6-4 6-1 1-6 6-3 Nadal

US Open: Djokovic 6-2 6-4 6-7 6-1 Nadal

In the Grand Slam arena, Djokovic also crushed Nadal with a devastating force. Wimbledon, US Open, which he had never won before, and his opponent had already achieved a Grand Slam, they all won 3-1 to reach the top, and the score showed that Deyo's advantage was still relatively obvious.

2012:

Australian Open: Djokovic 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 7-5 Nadal

It was the closest, longest-running, and most famous match in the history of the two sides, and the importance and historical significance of the match need no further explanation. After the win, both men were too tired to stand to accept the award, which was enough to show how tragic the match was.

Looking back on the performance of De and Na in the competition, the stability is amazing. Now, even though the twin stars of Arca and Sinner are shining from afar, it is impossible to find two players who can meet so many Masters + Grand Slam finals in one year.

Looking back on the past, the years were thick, and the German covenant was gradually declining. One fact that cannot be ignored is: Nadal has gone into retirement last year, will Deyo be far away?(Source: Tennis Home Author: Luo Cheng Qiye)