Novak Djokovic steps into the shoes of Nadal as Etcheverry's newfound idol.

Etcheverry, despite being Rafa's arch-rival and direct competitor for the most Grand Slam titles, admires Novak Djokovic so deeply that he idolizes him. His admiration is evident through his meticulous tracking of the gap between his own points and those of Novak Djokovic.

Zverev encountered Rafael Nadal in the French Open semi-finals last year, enduring a severe ankle injury. However, this year, he left no room for uncertainty and ensured his triumph. In an intense four-set match, he prevailed over the Argentinian player with a scoreline of 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

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