Spanish Raphael nadal sure he’s “excited” with his victory He played against Serbian Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros and thought he dominated more minutes of the match. “Looking at four hours of the game, I think I was more dominant than him by the minute. I missed a second set that shouldn’t have been a double break, but playing against Novak is what it has to do”, leading Serbia 6-2, 4-6, 6- Said, beating 2 and 7-6(4). “I played my best game in the last four months, but I lost the second set because I wasn’t in the habit of playing at that level. It’s a habit to play well, to maintain mental and physical concentration, and for these three and a half months I haven’t been able to train or compete. So the win is more valuable. Third. “I did well in the set and I didn’t lose hope in the fourth set,” he said.
Nadal withheld the question about his physical conditionHe pointed out that this would do a good job for Roland Garros, but promised to convey how he was at the bottom when the tournament ended, something that could mark the future of his career. That’s why he said He left the door open for this to be his last Roland Garros.. “We’re going to leave everything here. I don’t know what happens from here, but I can race and that’s what I do. It’s not the time to explain too much. When the tournament is over, I’ll tell you,” he said.
Despite all this, he described the victory over Djokovic as “very special” and attributed the rise to his confrontation with himself on the track where he achieved the greatest achievements of his career. “This piece has something special, unique to me, and on the day I needed it most, I’ve apparently managed to reach a level that I haven’t had lately.”
Moved with the support of the publicHe thanked him and explained why he “appreciates the history”: “You know, this is the most important tournament of my career and I’ve behaved in every way at the fighting level all these years and there are a few complaints. They appreciate the effort I’ve spent all these years to leave everything here. This is my It means a lot to him, it’s very exciting.”
Djokovic: Nadal “showed why he’s a great champion”
Djokovic admitted Nadal “shows why he is a great champion” as he “remained mentally strong” to finish the match at a high level and secure a “absolutely deserved” victory. “I had luck on the fourth (set. I served to win, I had a few set points),” he said at the post-match press conference, which began early Wednesday.
‘Nole’ emphasized that he “could reach the fifth set with one or two hits. Anyone could have won there”, but Nadal “showed why he was a great champion. He stayed mentally strong and finished the way he did”, said ‘Nole’. accepted. Returning from 2-5 in the fourth set, the Spanish player prevailed and won the duel. The Serbian player said Nadal “played better in the crucial moments”. “I gave my best. I could have played better. I’m proud to have fought to the last blow before admitting that I lost to a better player,” he added. I had a chance and it didn’t work. get them. that’s all “.
Djokovic said he wasn’t surprised to see Nadal’s physical level, he had to play five sets in the last 16 rounds, and that he shot less this tournament due to different physical problems. Nadal”He can return 100 percent physically a few days after being injured and can barely walk.. He’s done this many times in his career, so I’m not surprised.”
There were also Serbs night games review In this issue of the lathe from other tennis players such as Nadal. Today’s meeting ended after one in the morning. “I think[night games]start too late. But television decides,” he said.