Quote of the Day: Rafael Nadal on potential Djokovic clash: “Who says it’s the last dance?”

Despite the rain in Paris, the Olympic Games began in earnest with wall-to-wall action from Day 1—from top seeds Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek winning their opening matches in singles, to the long-awaited doubles debut of Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.

But when it comes to his potential second-round singles clash with Djokovic, Nadal seemed to tell press in Paris that everyone should pump the brakes a bit on the hype machine.

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The possible match-up between the two clay-court heavyweights so early in the tournament had tennis fans reaching for their popcorn after the Olympic draw was made. And it’s no surprise why, with the 22-time Grand Slam champion, 14-time Roland Garros winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist landing in the same section as the 24-time Grand Slam champion, three-time Roland Garros winner and 2008 Beijing Games bronze medalist.

Even Djokovic said it would be “a spectacle” if they faced off, adding: “We’ll spread some fireworks on the court, like the good old times. I hope we get to meet, because it will probably be one last dance for the both of us."

Nadal, on the other hand, was having none of it. Accompanied by his signature raised eyebrow, he quickly shut down the topic when asked about it at the end of a mixed zone interview on Saturday.

Q. Ready for a potential last dance with Djokovic? Are you ready for it?

RAFAEL NADAL: Who says [it's the] last dance?

Let’s not forget that Nadal still has to win his first-round match against Marton Fucsovics, scheduled for Sunday on Court Philippe Chatrier. Djokovic has already done his part, cruising into the second round with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 victory over Australia’s Matthew Ebden.

Nadal’s coach Carlos Moya also revealed on Thursday the player had suffered an injury “setback” in his preparations, sparking concern for the player’s participation in singles. During his doubles match with Alcaraz, Nadal was seen sporting tape on his upper right leg.

Afterward, Nadal had harsh words for tournament organizers after seeing his singles match scheduled second in the day on Chatrier: "At 2:00 p.m. I'm playing? I don't understand, it's 10:00 p.m. at night right now. It is outrageous to me…”

But while it may not end up being his "last dance" againt Djokovic, it’s very likely that this may indeed be the 38-year-old's last time competing at the Olympics.

The Spaniard said he was "super emotional" after being featured in the Opening Ceremony on Friday night—a tribute to his place in French sport as the winningest player in Roland Garros history. Nadal received the Olympic torch from French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane, and then handed it to Serena Williams, Nadia Comaneci and Carl Lewis before eventually passing the flame on to two-time Grand Slam champion Amelie Mauresmo during the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron.

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“Yesterday was a super emotional moment for me too. I can't thank Paris and France enough (for) giving me that honor," Nadal told press on Saturday.

“I'm still with the emotions very high. I’m just enjoying every single moment and let's see what's gonna happen."

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