Novak Djokovic, the world’s number one tennis player, expressed his accountability for Serbia’s Davis Cup semifinal loss to Italy, citing his failure to convert three match points against Jannik Sinner as a pivotal moment in the match.
During the second singles rubber, Djokovic had a commanding position at 5-4, but Sinner rallied and ultimately secured a hard-fought victory with a scoreline of 6-2, 2-6, 7-5, forcing the doubles decider.
Reflecting on the defeat, Djokovic, in conversation with reporters, shouldered the weight of the loss, acknowledging the missed opportunity to clinch victory for his country. He expressed profound disappointment at being on the brink of triumph and falling short, emphasizing the intensified bitterness when representing one’s nation.
The Serbian tennis maestro admitted finding it challenging to accept the loss, especially in a tournament where he harbored strong ambitions of securing a second Davis Cup for Serbia, reminiscent of their victory in 2010, a triumph he contributed to.
Djokovic highlighted his belief that Sinner’s performance might decline during the doubles encounter, but the Italian continued to exhibit unwavering prowess on the court. Despite Djokovic’s numerous chances to break Sinner’s serve and exert pressure, the young Italian held firm, maintaining an exceptional level of play.
In recognition of Sinner’s remarkable performance, Djokovic congratulated his opponent, acknowledging Sinner’s recent success against him, which included victories in the ATP Finals group stage. Notably, Djokovic had retaliated by defeating Sinner to claim the ATP Finals trophy.
Speaking about Italy’s commendable performance, Djokovic praised Sinner’s consistency and exceptional gameplay, admitting the challenge of facing an opponent who barely faltered throughout the match.
In conclusion, Djokovic graciously acknowledged Italy’s victory, conceding to Sinner’s outstanding performance and resilience on the court. Despite the bitter defeat, Djokovic remains determined to continue his pursuit of excellence in the tennis arena.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
WWWWLWWLWL At the moment ranked no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 25th of November when he capitulated to world no.4 Jannik Sinner 6-2 2-6 7-5 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This season Djokovic has managed to achieve a 56-7 win-loss record. Djokovic conquered 7 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Paris and the Nitto ATP Finals. Novak was the finalist in Wimbledon.
Novak Djokovic |
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