Djokovic, gesture that resembles goodbye (video)
Novak Djokovicwhich was defeated in three sets by Jannik Sinner, in the semifinals at Roland Garrosscore 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3), said he may have played his last match at the French Open. His greeting addressed to the Parisian public at the end of the match had the air of a breakup, if not a farewell.
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« I have a great sense of gratitude for the support I received tonight, it was incredible. I do not think I have ever received such support on this field, in an important match against one of the best players in the world, » said the Serb at a press conference.
« Maybe it was my last match here, I don’t know, that’s why it was emotional, » he added. « I did not say that it was my last match, but that it could be the last, » the nole continued to specify when he was asked about this topic again. « Twelve months, at this stage of my career, is it a very long time. I want to continue playing? Yes, but will I be able to play over 12 months? I don’t know. »
« I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but I will continue, » explained Novak Djokovic. On his agenda for the moment: Wimbledon and US Open. « I don’t know about the rest, » said the triple winner of the Open of France.
Praises for the opponent
« Bravo to Jannik. He showed that he was very mentally, he did not give up, he managed to save the set balls, even with the audience against him. He showed why it is number 1 in the world. As for the level of tennis, it was very good, sometimes excellent, a set could have gone to me, I had a chance, but he was worth it. Occasion, it is very rare, so that increases tension. «