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.
“In fact I’m anxious,” the World No. stated, in quotes printed by the ATP. “I have never been enjoying good in any respect this 12 months,” Djokovic stated when requested about his probabilities of successful Roland-Garros.
“It’s a must to settle for it. I don’t take into account myself a favorite there. I’m going to take it match by match and see how far I can go.”
Djokovic has but to succeed in a ultimate in 2024. He was in Geneva hoping to alter that, however struggled along with his consistency as he fell to 14-6 on the 2024 season.
🚨 MACHAC MANIA 🚨
Tomas Machac defeats World No.1 Novak Djokovic for his first ever ATP Tour Closing! 🤩#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 multiple match. I performed three,” Djokovic stated. “I simply must really feel higher. It’s not enjoyment if you end up struggling on the courtroom feeling this fashion. You’re not capable of concentrate on tennis when you’ve different stuff taking place.
“I simply hope I could be match and prepared and ready for Roland-Garros.”
Djokovic hopes to make the most of a large open subject 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 received the title on two of the final three seasons. Predominant draw play in Paris begins on Sunday Might 26.
