By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday Might 24, 2024
What’s the prevailing sentiment in Novak Djokovic’s camp after his 6-4, 0-6, 6-1 shock loss to Tomas Machac? Fear is the phrase.
“After all I’m apprehensive,” the World No. stated, in quotes revealed by the ATP. “I have not been taking part in good in any respect this yr,” Djokovic stated when requested about his probabilities of successful Roland-Garros.
“You need to settle for it. I don’t think about myself a favorite there. I’m going to take it match by match and see how far I can go.”
Djokovic has but to achieve a last in 2024. He was in Geneva hoping to vary that, however struggled along with his consistency as he fell to 14-6 on the 2024 season.
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Tomas Machac defeats World No.1 Novak Djokovic for his first ever ATP Tour Remaining! 🤩#ATPGVA pic.twitter.com/4ODPp5cRIA
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) Might 24, 2024
“I don’t know what to consider this match to be trustworthy. I wish to overlook about it and transfer on to Paris,” he stated. “It was good that I may come right here and play a couple of match. I performed three,” Djokovic stated. “I simply have to really feel higher. It’s not enjoyment if you find yourself struggling on the court docket feeling this fashion. You’re not in a position to give attention to tennis when you might have different stuff occurring.
“I simply hope I will be match and prepared and ready for Roland-Garros.”
Djokovic hopes to reap the benefits of a large open area in Paris. With Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner combating accidents, and in want of match play, there actually isn’t a crystal clear favourite.
May expertise be the important thing for the 24-time Grand Slam champion?
It actually can’t harm. Djokovic is 92-16 lifetime in Paris, and he has gained the title on two of the final three seasons. Fundamental draw play in Paris begins on Sunday Might 26.