Djokovic: "It is tremendously difficult to maintain this level within the circuit"
The Serbian, with his 100th title in his arms, had words of admiration for Hubert Hurkacz and a speech of gratitude for the members of his team.
Novak Djokovic can say he has left the ATP 250 in Geneva with his homework done. Although he didn't want to celebrate too much the victory this Saturday in the final against Hubert Hurkacz, we all know how special it must be to conquer that 100th title he had been chasing since last summer. One of the hardest-fought triumphs of this season, lasting over three hours and overturning a break in the third set against the Polish player. Once everything ended with a happy outcome for his interests, the Belgrade native took the microphone to analyze the significance of this victory and offer some kind words to all those present. He even dared to speak in French!
Evaluation of the match
"I had to work hard to achieve this. Hubi was close to victory at all times, from the first game of the match he was there, although I had my chances in the first set to break his serve, but I couldn't. In the end, a bad service game, ending with a double fault on set point, caused the final to start leaning in his favor from the beginning. Then I tried not to be separated from him, until I finally managed to break his serve in the third set. I still don't know how I did it, I think he broke himself at 4-3, but these are the things that can happen when you compete at these levels. Two points can decide the winner of an incredible match: 7-6 in the third set. Fortunate to have done it with a packed stadium, I finally have that 100th title."
Words for Hurkacz
"I know how hard it is to lose a match like this, I really feel for you. You have been incredibly tough to beat, so all the credit to you and your team for the work you have done this week, for how you have overcome that knee injury to return to the circuit, and at these high levels. Surely we will see each other again very soon on the courts, more great matches await us, but I hope they are less stressful than this one, whether in your favor or mine, but less stressful. Thank you for being an inspiration to everyone, first for your way of playing, but above all for what a good person you are, the whole circuit knows this. You deserve all the good things that come your way."
Affection for his team
"Thanks to my team for being there, not only on the good days, thank you for always being there. I know it is quite a challenge to accompany me on the court in these moments of my career, in matches like today where the final was slipping away from me at times. Only you know how tremendously difficult it is to stay at these levels within the circuit, both on and off the court. Thank you very much for helping me and accompanying me to achieve this latest title."
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