Djokovic for Telegraf: "I better not speak about that, because rival camps use it"

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The best Serbian tennis player, Novak Djokovic, has qualified for the quarterfinals of the ATP Masters in Rome. On Tuesday he defeated Cameron Norrie of Great Britain 2-0 (6-3, 6-4).

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During the news conference, Novak emphasized a point when Norrie hit him in the leg with the ball (while Novak's back was turned to him), and then speaking for Telegraf he referred to the fact that the start of the match had been delayed, pointing out that he does not want to talk about physical difficulties.

"I don't want to talk about physical difficulties, because all that is used in rival camps. I am glad that I somehow managed to break the ice and finish the match in two sets. That's what matters. It's not the first time, with my team I got used to how to position myself, in a faster and better way, today it wasn't ideal honestly, I felt pain during the warm-up, I didn't have much time, basically I went into the match with difficulties," Djokovic said.

There was also a banner dedicated to his parents in the stands, which Novak kissed after the match.

"I always feel respect and debt towards my parents, because I am aware of the sacrifices they made so that I could play tennis. In that era of sanctions, wars, bombings (against Serbia) that were hard, they supported me playing a sport that is quite expensive. In line with all that, I feel grateful.

It was the first time in my career that I saw such a banner, it was not put up by one of our (Serbian) people but an Italian, I gave him my hat, it was a message not only for me, to appreciate our parents, regardless of what relationship we have in the family. Parents are parents, they gave me unconditional support, I always want to keep reminding of that," concluded Novak.

(Telegraf.rs)