The Serbian Novak Djokovicwho left this Saturday at the ATP Finals in Turin for Carlos Alcaraz with an exhibition in the semifinals of the tournament (6-3 and 6-2), praised his rival after the victory, whom he referred to as “one of the most complete players” that he encountered in his career.
“I knew it was going to be a game of great intensity, because that’s always been the case with Carlos. He’s one of the most complete players I’ve ever played against. Very dynamic, very fast at doing many things; how he defends, how he attacks…it’s a very important victory for me,” he commented on the Pala Alpitour track shortly after the crash.
“Alcaraz had some rest options at the beginning, but Then the game changed and I felt more free” he added.
In addition, the Serbian, who will defend his ‘Master’ crown as number one and fight to overtake Swiss Roger Federer by picking up his seventh win against local idol, Italian Jannik Sinner, explained what what it means to him to have his kids watching the game.
“My children were here and they gave me the confidence and strength to fight Alcaraz, to keep going. It’s hard to leave home and leave your kids for weeks at a time, so I’m glad they’re here. They skipped a day of school, I hope I don’t have a problem in Serbia,” he said with a laugh.
Source: La Verdad
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