While it’s not the final of this event after both men were defeated in the semi-finals on Thursday, the third-place contest arguably eclipses the actual showpiece as two icons of the court play out the final chapter in their epic rivalry. Djokovic leads the all-time head to head with Nadal by 31 wins to 29, having beaten the Spaniard in straight sets in the second round of the Paris Olympic singles competition at Roland Garros back in July.
