Djokovic responds to Alcaraz: "I'm sorry for him, I understand that it's not comfortable"

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"For me, it has been one of the best matches of the tournament." That's how Novak Djokovic opened the press conference at two in the morning after an epic victory against Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2025. The Serbian also comments on the words of the Spanish player regarding the injury he had in the second set and how it affected both him and his opponent.

Have you noticed that Alcaraz lost focus due to physical issues?

"Yes, I noticed," affirmed Nole. "I tried to use it to my advantage, taking the initiative in rallies and capitalizing on his doubts. I've also been in that situation where my opponent has problems but keeps playing, and as the match progresses, the opponent starts feeling better. That's when you start to panic. I understand the feeling. I didn't feel well in the second set, but I went for my shots, being more aggressive.

I started feeling better as the match went on, especially towards the end of the second set. I felt that the injury was not too restrictive, honestly, it was normal. I feel sorry for him; I understand it's not comfortable to play against someone you're not sure will retire or not. I felt he was looking more at me than at himself. I got the break, won the set, and he hesitated from the baseline, started making a few more errors, and I began to play more freely."

An intense battle and his future in the Australian Open 2025

"I'm super proud to have secured the victory in four sets. Carlos brings a lot of energy and intensity to the court. Now I face Zverev, someone in great form, and he's fighting for his first Grand Slam. He's a very dangerous opponent on this surface. It's good to have a day in between. I'll do everything I can to recover along with my team. Honestly, I'm concerned about those physical issues. I hope to be prepared for five sets."

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