Serbian Novak Djokovic paid tribute to the Spaniard Alexander Davidovich After defeating him in the third round of Roland Garros, he assured that he does not remember such a match since his duels with Rafa Nadal and acknowledged that he deserved to win at least one set.
“It would have been fairer if this match was decided in four sets. It was like a game of cat and mouse, we both had options, it was very hard. I don’t remember two sets that long, maybe in one of my last match against nadal. But it is very difficult. I’m happy to have finished in three and save a bit of energy,” said the third seed after winning 7-6(4), 7-6(5) and 6-2.
Despite admitting he was not at his best level, the Serb said he feels he is in a position to win the tournament.
“I am critical of myself, I know that I can play better. But my team tells me that there are many positive things and that I have to be optimistic. It is normal to have doubts in a tournament, but it is necessary I focus on my strong points. I’m happy with my level. It can always be better, but I haven’t lost a set and the important thing is to keep improving. The difficulty will increase,” he said.
“I know I have the quality and level to challenge any rival in a Grand Slam. I don’t know how long it will last at my age, it’s not clear to me, but as long as I have the motivation and can move forward, as long as there are I am a goal that motivates me, I will continue. Although each time it is a more difficult challenge. But it is important to have goals in the short and medium term. When you make a plan it is easier to work to achieve this”, he studied.
Djokovic He admitted a divorce to the French public and made sure that he respected her despite the fact that he sometimes found them too harsh against her.
“They supported me a lot when I lost in the final or in the last few years before I won my first title here. I really appreciate it. They still support me until now. But there are groups that like to boo, it’s something that I find disrespectful and I don’t understand it. They can, they have already bought a ticket. 99% of the time I don’t say anything, but sometimes when something is disrespectful I respond,” he said.
Source: La Verdad
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