Novak Đoković was not satisfied with his game in the second round of the U.S. Open against Zachary Svajda, but he achieved a 3:1 victory in sets and advanced. He is certainly confident that he can step up his game a notch.
-I am not satisfied with my game, especially at the beginning, but a win is a win. You don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. It was my first time playing against him, and that’s always a little tricky at the beginning, until you get used to the pace, tactics, and speed of the shots. It’s different when you watch someone and analyze them and when you’re on the court with them and get used to them through the game. It was made more difficult by the fact that I didn’t feel good on the court, in terms of my game, coordination, and balance, I was making a lot of mistakes. It took me time to find my rhythm, and then he had an injury that made his serve difficult, and that relieved me and helped me break through the stress and blockage I had and play better. It will get better, I know I can do better, and I will, I hope – Novak said.
His next opponent in the third round will be Cameron Norrie, a Briton with whom he has already played twice this year and was better both times.
-I have played with Norrie several times; we know his consistency and firmness in the game. I don’t think there will be any surprises in tactics. I know what his flaws and advantages are. With Comesaña, it would be the first meeting, so I will have to dedicate a little more time to that – Đoković stated.
He says he still remembers his first tennis tool today and thinks he knows where it is now.
-I got my first racket from my parents when I was 4 in Kopaonik. Honestly, I don’t know where that racket is now; I think it’s with my mother. It was multi-colored, a pink-white color. I used to dress like that too; those were the ’90s! I did imitate tennis players, that certain code, that is, attitude or approach. As a child, you absorb things very quickly. It’s not just that I play and improve my strokes, but that I follow the moves and gestures of top champions. That’s how my imitations came about – Novak concluded.
The Serbian ace’s new match can be expected on Friday.
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