Novak Djokovic dedicated an affectionate message to Rafa Nadal, one of the rivals who has marked his tennis career the most, the one who most if we look at his own statements over the years, after the surgery that the Spaniard recently underwent, asked about the issue after his victory this Sunday in the round of 16 at Roland Garros against the Peruvian Varillas (6-3, 6-2 and 6-2).
“It was his birthday yesterday (on Saturday) and he announced that he had had surgery. I had an operation in my career, on my elbow, and I know how difficult it is to recover. It’s one of those things you don’t want any athlete to go through. Sometimes it is necessary. For him it has been several times throughout his career. I don’t know how serious his injury is, but if he has gone into an operating room, I suppose it is because there was no other solution. So yes, I hope his recovery goes well and we can see him next season. I think he is very important for our sport on and off the track, he is one of the legends in our history. We want to see Rafa healthy, there is no doubt, playing what he has already said will be his last season. Let’s hope it’s possible”, assured the Serbian, who also played other clubs:
Chart: “You always follow what the best who are by your side are doing. Obviously you see them, you analyze them. Basically you are following what is happening. But most of the attention is focused on yourself, on what you have to do on the court to win the next game.
Public: “I have not said that you are not respectful. I have not said that. I said that most of the public behaves well. They come, they enjoy tennis, they respect both players. But there are some individuals who create problems. Today (for this Sunday) they were great, especially at the end. They dedicated a song to me and supported me. As a player you always want to receive the love of the public. Of course I feel great. I thanked him in the post-match interview”.
French: “I don’t think you can hear me scream ‘Go on‘ after a point, because I encourage myself in my own language, as I have done my entire career. I think it’s a matter of respect to try to address people in their own language when you’re in their country, and at the same time that makes you feel closer to them and they respect you more. It is a matter of mutual respect. That’s how I see it. I have always been attracted to different languages, from a very young age, and since I trained in Germany I had German and English at school. Then I learned Italian quite quickly. I speak French and Spanish decently. I believe that the more languages you speak, the more respect you will get and the more value you will extract from your relationships with people. Even if you don’t have a high level. When you make an effort, people recognize it and that encourages you to give more”.
sleep routine: “Sleep is very important, surely the most important thing in the recovery routine. I try to sleep at least eight and a half hours a night. I sleep pretty sound, I don’t wake up during the night. If you make a significant physical effort, the body demands more sleep. The REM time frame is between 01:00 and 04:00, so I try to be sound asleep at that time. I don’t go to bed too early, but I don’t go to bed too late either, around midnight. I try to get those eight or nine hours of good sleep. I think it helps a lot to recover, to feel fresh. What if I take naps? Yes, I do. Or short naps, as you like. It’s a kind of meditation, reset. It’s 10, 15 or 30 minutes, it depends on how much time you have. Sometimes it’s five minute breathing exercises. Something to recharge me and help me have a little more energy for the rest of the day. Basically yes, that’s the routine.”
17 times in quarters: “I am proud, but my attention is focused on the next game, in the quarterfinals and on Khachanov. I try to be mentally there and not look too much ahead.
2023-06-04 17:44:46
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