Novak Djokovic He struggled for two hours, until a ‘tiebreak’ that he described as “perfect” (7-0) he was able to correct his course in the quarterfinal match beating the Russian. Karen Khachanova by 4-6, 7-6 (0), 6-2 and 6-4 in 3h.38′.
“It was two against one. The first two sets were the worst I’ve played so far in the tournament. But I controlled my nerves in the tiebreak, and I played well in the third and fourth. The start was terrible, slow I went into the game, but I finished well with eight points in a row,” said Djokovic.
He admits that he is very demanding of himself. “Yes, I am critical but I also understand that reaching the semifinals of a Grand Salm again is a great achievement,” he said. “And you have to give credit too Khachanov, with a good serve and powerful punches. It was a great battle.”
He won, “and this kind of victory gives you more confidence, gives you mental and emotional strength for what’s next. I also have two days to recover. I obviously have to start more better than this time in the semifinals.”
It’s on Friday, against Espanyol Carlos Alcaraz or the greek Stefanos Tsitsipas. Asked about the possibility of taking the Murcian, world number 1, ‘Nole’ remembered Rafael Nadal when praising the condition of Carlitos.
“He is a good boy on and off the court. With a lot of intensity on it. He reminds me of someone from his country who plays with his left hand. He deserves his success, without a doubt, he is working hard. He is a very complete tennis player and is only 20 years old,” said Djokovic.
remembered the history of Madridin 2022, that “he beat me 7-6 in the third set. It was a big challenge for me, although if you want to be the best you have to beat the best. And Alcaraz is the opponent to beat here,” he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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