“Djokovic “He’s superhuman, that’s what I told him,” declared Carlos Alcaraz when he appeared at Wimbledon and matched Novak Djokovic at the All England Club. Three weeks ago, nobody could count on the Balkan, 37 years old and with 24 Grand Slam titles under his belt, in London.
He left Roland Garros without playing in the quarterfinals, a day he spent in Paris, but in an operating room to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee.
The urgency of the operation invited us to think about Paris 2024 Olympic Gameswhich will be played on clay courts at Roland Garros from July 26 to August 11. One of ‘Nole’s obsessions is to win a gold medal, to become more of a hero in Serbia.
However, he got himself into trouble by betting on Wimbledon grass, even though he knew he was exposing himself to the risk of not getting any performance out of the tournament (someone with a track record only deserves to lift the trophy) and jeopardizing his preparation, and even presence, at Paris 2024.
“Why is it so important for you to come back so quickly, if there are Olympic Games ahead? At the Grand Slam there are other opportunities. Why take a risk?” was asked at the official press conference.
Djokovic has pushed himself against the ropes, although he always likes feeling at the limit, he needs a record of improvement. But the Olympic Games. This time they invited prudence, which he refused.
“The question is fair. And to be honest, I don’t know the exact answer. My wife asked me the same question. Which is normal. At 37 years old Maybe you need to take fewer risks and prepare for the Games. And from this point, there is no answer,” answered the Serbian.
Rationally without explanation, he appeals to his emotions as he turns the issue around. “Wimbledon This is the tournament of my dreams since I was young. I can’t even imagine missing it. There is a desire to play. And if I feel the knee is fine, I don’t know why I shouldn’t play the Grand Slam. Instead of logic, we have to look for a less rational explanation, more of an inner feeling. “I have to think about Wimbledon, then the Games come,” he added.
“And there was not a single setback or return to knee rehabilitation. I tested myself and it responded. And I didn’t come to play two or three games, if I’m here it’s because I want to fight for the title ,” he assured.
“Why not give me a chance,” said the seven-time Wimbledon champion, who today, Tuesday, will play with the Czech in the afternoon. Vit Kopriva27 years old and world number 123.
Source: La Verdad
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