The nice champion comes out in moments of nice problem, when strain and accidents undermine his path: for 2 consecutive instances, nonetheless, Novak Djokovic rebelled in opposition to his future. Profitable two epic consecutive matches – in opposition to Lorenzo Musetti and Francisco Cerundolo – and qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Roland Garros. With two heroic performances, the Serbian champion additionally defended the first spot of the ATP rating, however the knee damage suffered in opposition to Cerundolo may power him right into a painful withdrawal from the Parisian Slam. The efficiency within the spherical of 16 of Roland Garros in opposition to Francisco Cerundolo was a terrific demonstration of willpower: 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 the ultimate lead to favor of the Serbian. A bittersweet decision, nonetheless because of the knee downside that retains each Djokovic and his followers apprehensive.
On the press convention, Nole shocked the media current by explaining that the damage may power him to overlook the quarter-finals of the Parisian Slam.
“For just a few weeks I had some small issues with my knee, however nothing severe. Then I slipped within the 2nd set and felt ache. I took a variety of painkillers and so they began to take impact on the finish of the quarter. I do not know if I will play the quarterfinals remaining, we’ll wait and see,” analyzed Djokovic.
The intervention of the physiotherapist and the painkillers taken on the finish of the third set decreased the ache, however Nole’s actual situation will solely be found within the subsequent few days.
“I requested for physiotherapy as a result of I used to be in ache. This affected my sport. For 2 units I did not need to take part in lots of rallies. If he made drop pictures or adjustments of path, I did not really feel comfy within the rallies. At a sure level I puzzled whether or not to proceed taking part in or not, given what was taking place. After the third set I requested for extra medication. I took the utmost dose I may take and began feeling the consequences within the fourth set. I felt fewer limitations in my actions. Within the fifth set I performed with out ache, however the impact of the medication would not final perpetually, so we’ll see. I will do some checks tomorrow. I’ve performed different tournaments with torn muscle groups previously. The adrenaline we really feel additionally helps us. The constructive side of a Slam is that you’ve a day of relaxation between matches, and this can assist restoration. I do not know what is going to occur tomorrow. I do not know if I will play on Wednesday. I hope so,” he advised.
Djokovic then complained to the board of the French Slam because of the poor circumstances of the courtroom.
“Because of the local weather, the circumstances this yr are a bit specific. There was a variety of rain, very heavy, and this impacts the soil. It is a dwelling floor, like grass. The clay will be handled, not like grass. Roland Garros is the match that treats clay greatest, undoubtedly. I feel the solar at this time affected the clay, someway. I do know what they did, however it appears they took away from it clay one thing that isn’t current on the courtroom. My damage occurred as a result of, on account of this, the pitch turns into very slippery. I’ve a really aggressive motion, with very sudden adjustments in path. The variety of slips I had at this time was extreme. I requested the chair umpire if they may sweep the courtroom extra. Perhaps not each trade, however each two or three. I used to be advised no. They requested the supervisor and he additionally refused. I do not need to level fingers, I am simply attempting to determine what the issue is with sweeping the courtroom extra usually. It would not harm anybody. It will be a great factor for the gamers, placing extra dust and sweeping extra. It will scale back the quantity of slips,” he defined.
Novak Djokovic says he’s undecided if he’ll play his match on Wednesday at Roland Garros:
“I’ve had a minor knee downside for just a few weeks , however it’s not an enormous deal. Then I slipped within the second set and I felt ache. I took a variety of painkillers and so they began to take impact… pic.twitter.com/OakxvwCFhF
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 3, 2024
Novak Djokovic hits one of many SHOTS OF THE TOURNAMENT at Roland Garros
Cerundolo hit an unbelievable passing shot on the run.
Novak falls & hits a ridiculous volley.
He ends the purpose in his basic Superman place. 😂
Not regular. Not human.
pic.twitter.com/ZwOCwMqr3g— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 3, 2024
Novak Djokovic after beating Cerundolo at Roland Garros
Wilander: “I don’t have phrases to explain what I witnessed. How do you do this?”
Novak: “I had the identical query from Alex Corretja after the final match. I’ve to say thanks to the followers, like within the earlier match.… pic.twitter.com/SqlS4rU87C
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 3, 2024