The illusion of Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open 2024 and also that of all his fans who dreamed of seeing his incredible winning streak stretch to reach a new final and be able to defend the title. At a press conference, The Serbian spoke about his future and left some interesting phrases.
The No. 1 in the world showed a version that was quite far from what he can give and paid the consequences before an indomitable Jannik Sinnerwho has already shown that he has plenty of talent to face this type of match and against rivals of such hierarchy.
Nole was undefeated in 33 matches in Melbourne, where he is the tournament’s top winner with 10 trophies and in the land where he was seeking to win his 25th Grand Slam.
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What Djokovic said about his return to the Australian Open next year and the ‘beginning of the end’
One of the questions at the press conference pointed to the fact that he has lost the incredible undefeated record he had and what that means to him: “Well, I’m a little impulsive, right? After the game it’s very difficult to reflect on things about a deeper way. Maybe tomorrow, maybe in a few days, but “I definitely have a lot to be proud of, in terms of what I’ve accomplished here.”.
He also highlighted that It was clear to me that “the streak was going to end one day. It was going to happen and at least I gave it my all.” what I could in circumstances where I didn’t play well and lost against a player who has a very good chance of winning his first Grand Slam. That’s all”.
And finally he clarified that he will seek revenge in his favorite tournament: “But yes, this has been a very special city, the best, by far, the best Grand Slam of my career. I just hope to get a chance to come back, to play at least one other time and go through the emotions once again.
This response was like a breath of air for all his fans. The one from Belgrade will turn 37 years old in May and, although the level he has been showing is really very good (despite the fact that he said that he did not feel well today), the truth is that time passes and The question increasingly arises as to how long it will be able to maintain its shape.
And with respect to the question of whether this is a ‘beginning of the end’this is what Djokovic said: “This time it’s a little different, but it is what it is. Let’s see. I don’t know. This tournament I have not been at the level that I normally play or expect to play. But that It doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the beginning of the end.you know, as some people like to call it.”
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Djokovic’s favorite for Roland Garros?
The season has just begun and Djokovic fell by the wayside in his title defense. In any case, a hectic year is coming with the particularity that the Olympic Games will also be in Paris.
The ‘Djoker’ too He was asked about who he sees as a favorite at Roland Garros and, although he explained that there is still a long way to go (it will be played from May 20 to June 9), He puts a chip on Rafael Nadal if he arrives in condition.
Nadal and Djokovic, at Roland Garros.
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“And Nadal is playing, sHe will always be one of the favorites there, number one, without a doubt.. Regardless of the fact that he hasn’t played much, but he is who he is at Roland Garros,” he confessed.