World No. 1 Novak Djokovic faced a tough loss to Casper Ruud in the semi-final of the Monte-Carlo Masters, marking his first defeat to the Norwegian in six encounters. Despite the disappointment, Djokovic offered a candid assessment of his performance and overall results for the 2024 season.
In a brief press conference held less than 20 minutes after stepping off the court, Djokovic wasted no time in addressing his defeat and the broader context of his season. Reflecting on his lack of titles this year, the Serbian tennis maestro acknowledged the deviation from his usual high standards.
“I’m used to really high standard in terms of expectations of the results, so not having a title is, maybe comparing to the last 15 years, not a great season at all,” Djokovic admitted, highlighting the disparity between his current results and his longstanding track record of success.
Despite his early exit from the Monte-Carlo Masters, Djokovic remained hopeful about the remainder of the season, emphasizing the need to build upon his performances and strive for improvement. With only three tournaments under his belt so far this year, including the United Cup, the Australian Open, and Indian Wells, Djokovic expressed optimism about his potential for growth.
Acknowledging the disappointment of the loss to Ruud, Djokovic remained pragmatic, recognizing the narrow margin that separated victory from defeat. “Well, of course I’m disappointed, you know, to lose a match like this. Was close one,” he commented, reflecting on the tight contest against his Norwegian opponent.
Despite the setback in Monte-Carlo, Djokovic’s journey to the semi-finals marked his best result in the tournament in nine years, a testament to his enduring prowess on the ATP tour. As he looks ahead to the upcoming tournaments, Djokovic remains focused on regaining his winning form and adding to his illustrious list of achievements in the world of tennis.
With his unparalleled skill and determination, Novak Djokovic’s resilience in the face of setbacks exemplifies his status as one of the sport’s greatest champions. As he continues his quest for success, fans eagerly anticipate his return to peak form and further contributions to the legacy of tennis excellence.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
LWWWLWLWWW At the moment ranked no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 13th of April when he surrendered to world no.10 Casper Ruud 6-4 1-6 6-4 in the semifinal in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
This year the Serbian has a 11-4 record. Novak Djokovic’s most significant achievement of the current season was reaching the semifinal at the Australian Open and Monte Carlo.
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