Novak Djokovic He gave up his crown at the Masters 1000 ATP in Rome. Delivered already the world number one to Carlos Alcaraz, who will take the lead in the next ATP ranking, will not renew the title in one of his favorite fiefdoms either. He lost in the quarterfinals with the Dane Holger Rune 6-2, 4-6, 6-2.
Eliminated immediately in Monte Carlo, also in Banja Luka, he did not participate in Madrid and decided to test his form in the Foro Itálico, more past than water than ever.
‘Nole’, 35 years old, added more doubts to how he will arrive at Roland Garros, which will begin on Sunday, May 28. A Grand Slam that still has not assured the presence of his great dominator, Rafael Nadal, fourteen times champion in Paris.
Will the Roland Garros be more open in recent years? Question that appeared in the official press conference. He immediately found an answer Djokovic, who never forgets the recent list of winners. “It depends if he plays Nadal or not,” he said, unable to avoid smiling.
Regarding his personal options, he recalled that “I always have chances in the Grand Slams, against whoever. My goal is to get one hundred percent for Roland Garros. There are five sets, we’ll see what happens.”
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He is well aware of how young people like Carlos Alcaraz o Holger Rune. “Of course they are among the favourites. There is Sinner. Yes, obviously, the new generation has arrived. Alcaraz will be number one on Monday. It is good for tennis that we have new faces.”
Although it promises battle. “I’m hungry to continue, we’ll see how far. I want to hold on among the youngsters. We’ll see how long.”
2023-05-17 17:13:43
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