“Australian Open More Important Than Any Player”: Rafael Nadal On Novak Djokovic Saga

Rafael Nadal took a swipe at rival Novak Djokovic on Saturday as the world number fights deportation from Australia, saying: “The Australian Open is much more important than any player.”

Ahead of the start of the Grand Slam on Monday, Nadal told reporters at Melbourne Park: “Australian Open will be a great Australian Open with or without him.”