Novak Djokovic overpowers Rafael Nadal in Olympic renewal of old rivalry

Novak Djokovic had promised fireworks for this latest – and quite possibly last – instalment of one of tennis’ longest rivalries, but this clash between two kings did not quite live up to its blockbuster billing. The lop-sided nature of the Serbian’s 6-1, 6-4 victory all but confirmed that this could be the final time we see these two greats of the game face each other across the net.