Rome, May 8 (EFE) Garros is one of the “biggest challenges in tennis. “because he feels that “he is impenetrable, like a wall.”
‘Nole’ arrives in Rome as world number 1, the favorite after losing to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Italy’s Jannik Sinner, and rested after not participating in Madrid .
“It was not part of the plan to be in Madrid, but it was part of the plan to come here to Rome,” he explained, briefly, at a press conference.
“I am physically well. I have had time to rest and train well. I arrived in Rome with time to be at the center and communicate with other good tennis players. I am on a good path to to be at my best at Roland Garros. The desire is to improve the level of Monte-Carlo,” he said.
The Serbian once again conceded to Nadal: “Playing against him at Roland Garros is probably one of the biggest challenges you can face on the tennis circuit. We know his records the that. And I’ve probably played that story more than any other player.”
“The court is bigger. There is more space, which has a visual impact on the game and the feeling of the player on the court. He likes to be far back and when he is really motivated he doesn’t make many mistakes. You feel that it is impenetrable, that it is like a wall,” he explained.
“Playing against him at Roland Garros is a real challenge. He is an amazing athlete. His persistence and intensity on the court, especially there, is something that has rarely been seen in the history of this sport,” he said.
“I’m sure it will be a very emotional competition for him, like Madrid maybe and this one will be in Rome. But there especially because of the records he has,” he said.
Djokovic also spoke about the changes in his work team: “I am currently working with a coach with whom I have worked for many years. It was not difficult for me to accept the program and his method of work. We know each other very well and we are very good. synchronized from the start in terms of what we want to do, how we want to approach the training program on and off the pitch.
“I am happy with the last 14 days in terms of training, in terms of preparation for this tournament, but above all for Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the Olympic Games, that is the block for we are preparing the most,” he said. .
The number 1 commented on the retirement rumors of Austrian Dominic Thiem.
“I really appreciate Dominic. I think he’s a great example of someone who never gives up after the tough times he’s had and is still hurt, trying to get back to where he was when he won Grand Slams,” he said.
“We hope he can keep playing as long as he can, because he is also a very important player for our sport,” he said.
In addition, he gave his opinion on the evolution of tennis among young people, each time with a larger team.
“I always want to have a quality team around you, with people who are experts in their field, who have knowledge, experience and understand psychology so that they know how to deal with you emotionally when you need on help or place,” he said. noted.
“For me it’s different because I didn’t have a team until I was 18 or so. Until then I was sharing coaches, traveling in groups and stuff. They were different times. It grew I was also up in Serbia, which at that time was going through difficult times and economically it was impossible,” he said.
“But life doesn’t always have to be easy. You also have to learn through difficulties. I remember my time where I was traveling alone, without anyone. It was a valuable life experience for me, to understand how I can take care of myself, to be independent.
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2024-05-08 22:36:24
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