The Spanish Alexander Davidovich He signed the most important achievement of his career to date at the Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo by beating the number one in the world, the Serbian. Novak Djokovic.
The player from Marbella, who lost two previous duels against Serbian, both in 2021, in the tournament of Rome and in Tokyo Olympicsoffered a high level and took advantage of the lack of games his rival had not played since February, at the Dubai tournament.
“This victory was very special for me. I grew up watching Nole (Novak Djokovic) play and I was a great admirer of him,” said the Spaniard, who won three sets (6-3, 6 -7 (5) and 6-1). ) to advance to round of 16 of the first Masters 1000 of the season on clay.
“I watch Djokovic in every tournament, in every match. Everyone is very special. Here in Monte Carlo, there is a full court and against the number one in the world. I enjoyed a lot, in every moment. I was so excited.”, Davidovich added after his victory.
The Spanish tennis player has failed the tennis player’s expectations Belgrade, twice won this competition, playing his fourth game of the season. Monte Carlo is his second tournament after being banned from playing Australian Open and the Indian Wells at Miami Masters 1000 for not being vaccinated against covid.
Davidovich didn’t budge despite Djokovic’s reaction leveling the match by winning the second set.
“I started well in the beginning because I knew Djokovic didn’t play much and I can blame him. Then I have to concentrate on each point because I have opportunities from the beginning. This is what I did ”, studies the Andalusian tennis player.
The Spaniard admitted he had to make a great mental effort when Djokovic won the second set and leveled the fight. “When I won the second set, it was mentally difficult, but I’m working very hard to be more focused. It didn’t matter if I lost the second set or I lost the first. I have to be prepared for the battle ”, added Davidovich who in the second round will play against the winner of the duel between the Belgian. David Goffin and the british Daniel Evans.
Source: La Verdad
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