the serbian Novak Djokovic ensured that the ranking was no longer a priority for him and that it would affect other tennis players more than him, despite him losing 2,000 points due to the decision of ATP of not awarding points due to Wimbledon’s ban on Russians and Belarusians competing.
“It will affect other tennis players than me,” Djokovic said at a news conference. “I don’t want to say that they are not important, but for me they are not as important as before. Now I am no longer chasing the ranking like before, when I wanted to break the record for Federer. Priority is not that important. I was unable to defend 4,000 points in between Australia and here, it affects me, but my priorities are different ”.
“I don’t totally agree with the ban on Russians and Belarusians playing. I don’t see how they helped everything happen. I don’t see it as fair. If it happened to me, without contributing to the conflict “I wouldn’t see it as fair. I would like to remember that between 1992 and 1996 the Serbs were unable to compete at the international level. I know what you will feel,” he added.
Regarding his preparation for Wimbledon, where he could win his fourth consecutive title, Djokovic pointed out that he has never played any tournament in preparation, but it is not new for him to win a title here without warm-up tournaments.
“There’s no reason to think I can’t do it again,” he added.
The Serbian, winner of six Wimbledon, will not be able to play another Grand Slam this year, if the U.S. government maintains the ban on people entering the country without being vaccinated against covid.
“I can’t afford to play the US Open right now. I’m aware, of course, so extra motivation to do well here. I have to wait and see what happens. I have nothing more to do, the government must decide, “he added.
The Belgrade native also spoke Rafael Nadalwhich he praised on his return to the tracks this year after spending nearly six months without competing.
“They operated on him, he lost half a year and after that, came back and won a Grand Slam … Impressive. I take off my hat for what he did. He was an incredible champion, with an amazing fight. “It’s to admire him. He’s one of my biggest rivals, but I can only have respect for him,” he said.
Source: La Verdad
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