the serbian Novak Djokovic recognized after being crowned champion of the Masters 1,000 in Rome that the Spaniards Rafael Nadal “He’s the biggest opponent” of his career.
Clearly Djokovic, the man from Manacori his biggest rival, is the lone Grand Slam winner more than him (21). The Serbian arrived at Roland Garros in a great state of form and presented it on Italian clay, where he did not give up a set and which he imposed on the Greek. Stefanos Tsitsipas (6-0 and 7-6 (5)) to be crowned for the sixth time in the Italian capital.
“We are always competing. Federer and Nadal They were always there, but for me Nadal was the biggest opponent of my career. I grew up as a player because he pushed me here, “he declared at the press conference after the final.
In addition, he confessed that he wasn’t thinking about leaving at the moment: “I don’t feel like I’m close to the end of my career, age is just a number.”
The victory relieved the Serbian after the start of the year in which he became more of a star due to controversies than tennis: “Winning is a comfort, honestly, after what has happened since the beginning of the year (when not he can join it Australian Open for not vaccinated against covid). It’s important to win a big title before a ‘Grand Slam’ and thus regain the confidence to have a chance to win in Paris. “
“Historically, I’ve always found my strength here Rome. I couldn’t have had a better week. I trusted the process, I had a perfect first set in the final and I haven’t dropped a set in the tournament yet. “
“On clay I need more time, it’s always like that. Normally I get the peak of form here in Rome, always with good weeks of tennis, something perfect for the preparation of Roland Garros”, he explained.
If he was the French Grand Slam favorite, he said: “I think I had a good performance in Madrid, alcaraz deserves to win. I can’t think of a better path to Roland Garros, it’s still not determined at crucial moments but here (Rome) it clicks and I’m going to Paris with full confidence. “
“If you look at the rankings and so on, I’m one of the favorites, but I don’t think that, I go with ambition after seeing my level. Then we’ll have to see the table. Grand Slams are different, you. I have to approach they are different, but I think I can go far “he taught.
‘Nole’ spoke about sanctions against Russian and Belarusian athletes, who will not be able to compete at Wimbledon, a decision he does not share.
“No one will win the war, the athletes are here to play sports, it’s a tough decision and I don’t agree with it. Of course, boycotting Wimbledon is also very tough and I don’t agree with that,” he said.
“I support the union of players, being together and giving a strong message. It’s hard because it’s an individual sport with individual interests, but it’s going to be perfect. There’s no organization that represents 100% of players. There are The players who are neutral I respect his decision, but I think, there are situations where you have to take a step forward and together, “he said.
the of Belgradea Milan fan, also had time to talk about football: “I always get emotional when I talk about Milan. I’ve been a Milan fan since I was little, my father was a ‘rossonero’ too.We hope to win the ‘Scudetto’.
“ibra (Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Swedish striker for Milan), who is remarkable, is an inspiration in almost 40 years of playing, “he said.
Source: La Verdad
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