Nadal dismisses retirement talk again after Roland Garros drubbing by Djokovic

The pair met for the 60th time, a record in the men’s game, with many of them titanic battles for the biggest prizes in the sport.
Rafael Nadal, left, hugs Novak Djokovic at the end of their match (Manu Fernandez/AP)

Rafael Nadal, left, hugs Novak Djokovic at the end of their match (Manu Fernandez/AP)

Rafael Nadal will have no complaints if his final singles match at Roland Garros turns out to be his Olympic second-round defeat by great rival Novak Djokovic but his appetite for the fight remains.

The pair met for the 60th time, a record in the men’s game, with many of them titanic battles for the biggest prizes in the sport.

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