Tennis
Posted on June 7, 2022 at 1:35 p.m. by Pierrick Levallet
After not having the ability to take part in the Australian Open final January, Novak Djokovic meant to strike a blow at Roland-Garros. But in the finish, the Serb was overwhelmed by Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals and noticed his rival win his 14th crown in Paris. Now, Nole is turned to Wimbledon, the place he's introduced as the massive favourite. And in keeping with his coach, he has no selection however to win in London.
It did not fairly go as deliberate for Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros. Fallen in the similar a part of the board as Rafael Nadal, the Serb was destined to fulfill the Spaniard earlier than the closing. It was at the quarter-final stage that the two gamers met. But at the finish of a brand new legendary encounter, it is Rafael Nadal who received (6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6) after a loopy comeback in the final set. Novak Djokovic subsequently watched helplessly as his rival was topped once more in Grand Slamhis twenty second total however his 14th on clay in Paris, after his straightforward victory in opposition to Casper Ruud (6-3, 6-3, 6-0). After'Australian Open – that he couldn't compete due to a scarcity of visa – Novak Djokovic subsequently skilled a brand new disappointment on the circuit. But over the subsequent few weeks, the Serb may shut the hole that separates him from Rafa to the variety of shares in Grand Slam. While the Spaniard is introduced as unsure for Wimbledon (June 27 – July 10), Novak Djokovic is taken into account the match's greatest favourite. Besides, nole has no selection however to win in London in keeping with his coach Goran Ivanisevic.
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“I'm sure Djokovic can do it and I think he will win Wimbledon”
” Djokovic? Of course he can win Wimbledon, and he doesn't really have a choice, if we're being honest. He is the biggest favorite at Wimbledon, just like Rafa was in Paris. Novak must now rest well and prepare physically and mentally for Wimbledon. I'm sure he can do it and I think he will win Wimbledon, I have a good feeling about that. He needs to focus on the grass now ” asserted Goran Ivanisevic in an interview with Tennis Majorsand reported by We Love Tennis . With the absence of Russian gamers like Daniel Medvedev, Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov – excluded from Wimbledon in help of the Ukrainians in the midst of the conflict in opposition to Russia – and people prone to Matteo Berrettini, Roger Federer, Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic ought to have just a few much less critical contenders in the competitors. The technique to the closing must be moderately clear for the Serb at Wimbledon. Butnolewon't must loosen up if he doesn't wish to be shocked on the garden of London in just a few weeks. Whether Wimbledon won't earn him any factors in the standings ATP (the federation having determined this in order that Russian gamers aren't penalized), Novak Djokovic ought to nonetheless do all the things attainable to win one other title in Grand Slamwhich can enable it to cut back the hole separating it from Rafael Nadal.
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