Djokovic talks about Nadal as usual and criticizes the Roland Garros organization

Novak Djokovic admitted that “Rafa Nadal showed why he is a great champion”while he “remained strong in mind” to end the battle at a high level to achieve a victory “which no doubt deserved him”.

The Spanish tennis player defeated world number one in four sets -6-2, 4-6 (6-2 and 7-6 (4)-to advance to the semifinals of the Roland Garros tournament, in an exciting match that there are many alternatives.

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“I had a chance in the fourth (set). Served to win, there were some set points“, he lamented at the press conference after the game, which started early on Wednesday.

“Nole” emphasized that of “one or two strokes may reach the fifth set. Anyone can win there“, but Nadal showed” why he’s a great champion. He stayed strong mentally and finished the way he did. “

The Spaniard came back from 2-5 in the fourth set to prevail and win the duel. Nadal “played better at this important moment,” the Serbian summed up.

“I gave my best. I knew I played better. I am proud I fought to the last blow“, he added, before admitting that he lost” to a better player. I had a chance and I didn’t take it. That’s all”.

Djokovic made sure he wasn’t surprised to see Nadal’s physical levelwho in the round of 16 had to play five sets and came to this tournament a bit due to various physical problems.

Nadal “so he, a few days after being injured and barely able to walk, returned to one hundred percent physical.. He’s done this many times in his career so I’m not surprised. “

Serbian also there was criticism of the games on the night of this edition of the tournament, who also came from other tennis players, like Nadal. The meeting ended after one o’clock in the morning.

“I think (night games) it starts too late. But the television decided“, he highlighted.