Novak Djokovic suffering a crisis against Tallon Griekspoor what is the value of the first set to him. He had difficulty moving. Call the doctor. ‘Nole’ gave the initial set to a Andrey Rublev superior, who directs the pace of the meeting at his convenience. The Serbian’s body language gives off signals that would be a warning if it weren’t for the fact that his ability to go from fatigue to brilliance in a matter of seconds, a matter of punches, is well known.
This is what happens in the tiebreak of the second set. Then seek help from a physiotherapist on the lower back. Rest, reborn. Of course, for the umpteenth time. His survival tends to infinity when he is on a roll, he feels sportingly immortal.
2h.39′ against Tallon Greekspoor, 2h.54′ ago Holger Rune3h.01′ against Rublev. On three consecutive days, about nine hours, as many sets. But it meets the goals. Today, Sunday, at 3:00 pm (Movistar Plus+ / Mundo Deportivo Web), he plays his ninth final in Paris, where he has won six times: 2009, 2013 to 2015, 2019 and 2021. This the 136th of his career, the 58th in the Masters 1000. He is aiming for his 97th ATP crown, extending his record in this category of tournaments just below the Grand Slam to 40.
He has won his last 17 games, dominating 30 of 31 played since Roland Garros. His last defeat began in July, in the Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz.
What he may not have experienced at 36 years old, competing with the highest demands since he was a child. Injuries, illnesses, personal problems. He faced all kinds of situations. If the challenge is to fight himself, his body, Djokovic feels in his element. This means overcoming, also overcoming, another way to reduce pressure when faced with the constant option of suffering an accident.
“I’m struggling with my physique because of stomach problems these days,” insisted Djokovic, who revealed he had a virus on Thursday. He may be his biggest rival this afternoon, as well as an ally because of the Balkan peculiarities.
With all due respect to such a well-known finalist as the Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, in just his second Masters 1000 final. He won the previous one, in Cincinnati, but in 2017, his best campaign. He had not lifted a trophy for six years, when he closed that year as the ‘master’, ATP Finals champion.
32 years old, world no. 17, his talent reemerged. So is elegance, starting with a plastic one-handed backhand like few others. A natural talent does not often conflict with an instinct towards relaxation, conformism, the good life.
“I don’t think too much about everything I went through, I try to enjoy the present moment, which is like a unique experience. I don’t know what will happen in the finals, but now I think more about my game than the opponent,” said Dimitrov.
“I will not regret everything that happened these past years. I accept it and live with it,” he adds. He is happy with himself, and the last of this quality is more palatable after a long time.
however, The record holder remembers that he lost to Djokovic eleven out of twelve times, including two in Paris. He only surprised the Balkans in a distant 2013, on the clay of Madrid. This season, ‘Nole’ won in Australia (7-6, 6-3 and 6-4) and Rome (6-3, 4-6, 6-1).
Not long ago, in Shanghai, Dimitrov did Carlos Alcaraz. On an inspired day, it puts anyone in trouble, like Stefanos Tsitsipas in Paris, but the final is needed. Against Djokovic, more. With or without viruses.
Source: La Verdad
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