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Posted on June 7, 2022 at 7:35 p.m. by Bernard Colas up to date on June 7, 2022 at 7:54 p.m.
Crowned for the fourteenth time at Roland-Garros, Rafael Nadal did not have a straightforward journey to last victory, he who notably confronted Novak Djokovic within the quarters. In the Serbian workforce, the results of the assembly continues to be troublesome to move as acknowledged by Goran Ivanisevic, coach of the longer term ex-world no 1.
He did it. Despite a worrying bodily situation and more and more urgent rumors about his retirement, Rafael Nadal managed to win a 14th Roland Garros on Parisian clay. The Spaniard did not tremble towards casper Ruud (6-3, 6-3, 6-0) on Sunday, logically successful in a one-sided match, however earlier than that, Raphael Nadal confirmed extra issue towards Felix Auger Aliassime (3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3), Novak Djokovic (6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 [4]) then alexander Zverev, pressured to retire whereas the German managed to face as much as the grasp of the place (7-6, 6-6). The latter can have huge regrets, similar to Novak Djokovic, removed from his greatest degree this night of May 31 on the Philippe-Chatrier courtroom. In the entourage of the Serb, this defeat continues to be troublesome to move as acknowledged by his coach.
“It was as if Novak lacked energy and as if he did not believe enough that he could win”
In remarks given to Tennis Majors, goran Ivanisevic does not cover his bitterness when he thinks again to the profession of his protege. ” I have to be brutally honest to begin with – I'm in a slump and can't sleep, admits the coach Novak Djokovic. I can't say I'm disappointed, but I'm sad. It was not a perfect match on either side. Rafa didn't play a spectacular match, but it was the body language that decided, from the first point to the last: Rafa's body language and Novak's body language. I warned him, I even told you (the journalists) that the start of the match could be decisive, but again, a bad start… And then, after the turnaround in the second set, it the way he played the third set is incomprehensible. It was as if he lacked energy and as if he didn't believe enough that he could win. You can't afford that against Rafa because it's his tournament. » The attitude on the court of Novak Djokovic actually surprised him, who sometimes seemed to have his head elsewhere, allowing Raphael Nadal to believe in his chances until the end, an element still inexplicable for Ivanisevic : “ Everyone noticed it. I don't know, we haven't spoken yet. That's why this game disturbs me so much, I can't sleep. What would have happened if he had won the fourth set, no one knows, but it's just a good old “what if”. He had two set points: the first was an easy backhand unforced error, the second he approached the net with the ball in the middle of the court, and Rafa passed him. Maybe it would have been different, maybe not, but I still don't understand the body language and the lack of energy. Novak had too many ups and downs, while Rafa was consistent and he absolutely deserved to win this match.»
“It is totally absurd to say that Novak preferred to play the game at night”
Otherwise, goran Ivanisevic wished to recall the particular conditions in which this 4h12 long clash of the titans took place, disputed in night session. A decision that had caused controversy, nevertheless placing Novak Djokovic as the big favorite of the match in the eyes of the specialists due to the higher humidity, disrupting the game of Nadal. ” It is completely absurd to say that Novak most popular to play the match at eveningproblem Ivanisevic in his interview with Tennis Majors. If we return two years, Nadal received Roland-Garros in October when the temperature was ten levels. People have been saying that Novak was the favourite within the night, however there was no foundation for that, I even suppose the evening sport suited Rafa. Because Novak must concentrate on himself. We have been like ‘oh, Rafa's ball is not going to bounce (excessive)', however Novak's ball wasn't as efficient both. Novak likes it when the climate is hotter, as a result of he can get extra factors together with his serve and since his ball strikes sooner continues the coach of Djokovic. Rafa used what Novak gave him – he is the king and proprietor of this courtroom, and he would not permit you to have any misses, you pay for them instantly. If you take a look at the semi-last, Zverev performed higher the entire sport earlier than the damage, however he was shedding. Like I say, Rafa's power was wonderful and it is like Novak would not have sufficient confidence.»
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“The only thing I don't like and which is really unfair is that the public booed Djokovic”
Seeking a twenty first Grand Slam title to match Raphael Nadalwhich is now at 22, Novak Djokovic might have cracked below the strain, whereas the Spaniard performed at residence in entrance of the Parisian public. An element of which goran Ivanisevic. “Before the match, I stated that 80% of the general public would assist Nadal, out of respect, however in actuality it was 99.9% of the pro-Rafa public. The solely factor that I do not like and that's actually unfair is that the general public booed Djokovic when he entered the courtroom. I imply, he is no 1 on this planet (for an additional week, editor's word) and he is received 20 Grand Slam titles. There is not any purpose to do such a factor. Whether you prefer it or not, you need to respect it. After, encouraging Rafa, in fact we knew it was going to be like that provides the Croatian, nonetheless refusing to make use of this ingredient as an excuse to justify the defeat. I do not know if Novak was embarrassed by that or not – he realized to take care of that and that may't be an excuse, in my view. ” From now on, Novak Djokovic is expected at Wimbledon to try to retain his title, a tournament he will enter as the favorite for goran Ivanisevic, who does not hesitate to put pressure on the Serb. “ Of course he can win Wimbledon, and he would not actually have a alternative, if we're being sincere. He is the most important favourite at Wimbledon, similar to Rafa was in Paris. Novak should now relaxation effectively and put together bodily and mentally for Wimbledon. I'm certain he can do it and I feel he'll win Wimbledon, I've an excellent feeling about that. He has to concentrate on the grass now.” Waiting, Novak Djokovic should remain discreet and not appear on a court before June 27, the date of the start of Wimbledon. “We'll see, however the principle factor for him is to get better mentally. As I've stated prior to now, Novak is a genius with a distinct mindset than most of us. Even although he wants much less time than most individuals to come back again and determine issues out, he nonetheless has to. He has overcome powerful defeats prior to now and I'm fully certain he will probably be prepared for Wimbledon.. The appointment is made.