What time does Novak Djokovic play Rafael Nadal? Tennis legends set for second-round Olympics match on Monday

Sarah Effress

What time does Novak Djokovic play Rafael Nadal? Tennis legends set for second-round Olympics match on Monday image

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are scheduled to meet for what could be one of the last times in the Olympic men's singles tournament second round. 

The Spaniard defeated Italian Marton Fucsovics in three sets, winning the first and third, to move on to the second round. Djokovic, the first seed of the entire tournament, beat Matthew Ebden in two sets while only allowing the Australian to win one game the entire match. 

It's one of several dozen times the two have met and will add to a storied line of competitive matchups that make up one of the best rivalries in the history of tennis. Of course, Nadal is known for his dominance at Roland-Garros, but Djokovic has been usually stellar self as of late despite coming off a loss in the Wimbledon Finals. 

If you want to catch the match between two legends, it may be an early morning, but it will sure be worth it. Here's everything you need to know to watch Nadal and Djokovic face off from Paris. 

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What time is the Olympic match between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal?

  • Date: Monday, July 29
  • Time: Around 7:30 a.m. ET
  • Location: Court Philippe-Chatrier, Roland Garros

The clash between Djokovic and Nadal is the second matchup to take place on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Monday, following the women's singles match between top seed Iga Swiatek and Diane Parry which starts at 5 a.m. ET.

How to watch Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal

  • TV channel: N/A
  • Live stream: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC Sports App, Fubo

Djokovic and Nadal will only be available live on streaming through Peacock, NBC Olympics website, the NBC Sports App, and Fubo, which is offering a free trial so you can try before you buy. There will also be a re-run of the match on E! at 10 a.m. ET. 

STREAM: Watch Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal on Fubo (free trial)

Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal head-to-head record

This match is the 60th meeting between Djokovic and Nadal, with Djokovic leading the head-to-head 30-29. Their last meeting was at the French Open in 2022 where they played in the quarterfinals.

Nadal prevailed in the four-hour match, winning in four sets (6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6) before going on to win his 14th title at Roland Garros. The king of the clay returns to his stomping grounds looking for his second gold medal in the singles competition, which he won in the 2008 Beijing Games. It would be his third gold medal overall. 

Djokovic is seeking his first gold medal — his only piece of Olympic hardware came in the form of a bronze in 2008. He lost to Nadal that year in the semifinals on the Spaniard's way to the gold. 

Sarah Effress

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Sarah Effress is an editorial intern for The Sporting News. She is a recent graduate of Northwestern University, and loves to talk soccer and women's college sports.