Serbian Novak Djokovic, who came off badly from his duel with Italian Jannik Sinner, with whom he lost 6-4, 6-1 to miss out on the final of the Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament, stressed that staying in the competition “is always worth it” but that it is not pleasant when “someone kicks you in the ass”, like the one he suffered against the Italian.
I have the body that I have. I am grateful for everything God has given me in life
“The love for the game and the passion for tennis is there. It’s never nice when someone kicks your ass like that on the court,” said the 24-time Grand Slam winner.
Djokovic: “I know it’s getting harder and harder to beat Sinner and Alcaraz”
The 38-year-old, ranked fifth in the ATP rankings, nevertheless valued holding his own against players such as Carlos Alcaraz or Sinner. “It’s amazing that I can still play at a high level. To be among the top five or ten… it’s a good feeling. I’m giving my best.”
I wish someone could swap a younger body for me. Just for a year so I could try to beat them. That would be nice. All jokes aside, I still have the motivation
“I have the body that I have. I’m grateful for everything God has given me in life. It’s been an incredible experience. There’s been a lot to celebrate,” Djokovic added.
“I would like someone to swap a younger body for me. Just for a year so I can try to beat them. That would be nice. Joking aside, I still have the motivation. I know it’s getting harder and harder for me to beat Jannik and Carlos. I’m going to keep challenging them until I get it,” said the Serb.
“I’m sorry they couldn’t see a longer match,” said the Belgrade player immediately after losing. “It’s his (Sinner’s) fault. He was hitting the ball from all angles. I was just trying to hold on.”
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