the serbian Novak Djokovic recognized this Friday after his victory over the Russian Daniel Medvedev that he was not feeling well “in the third set” of his last match in the group stage of ATP Finals in Turin (Italy).
Djokovic defeated Medvedev in three sets (6-3, 6-7 (5) and 7-6 (2)) after an incredible resistance exercise of more than three hours due to his obvious physical decline and in which the ‘tie-break’. act as judge.
From one moment to the next he seemed to be completely weak, tired, sweating more than usual and even shaking during rest periods.
A physical collapse that could be decisive before the semifinal of the Masters Cup (Saturday) whose goal is to match the Swiss Roger Federer and where he will face the American Taylor Fritz, the revelation of the tournament.
“Today was one of the most difficult matches of the year. I didn’t feel good in the third set,” he acknowledged on the center court of the Pala Alpitour in Turin.
“I’ve found the main shots and I’m looking forward to his service, and with a bit of luck I found myself in a position to defend the victory. See you tomorrow”, he explained, leaving a positive message about in his presence in the semifinal of the Masters Cup, which was sometimes seriously compromised.
Source: La Verdad
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