Cobolli, after losing to Djokovic: "I deserved a fifth set"

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Flavio Cobolli will be able to leave Wimbledon with his head held high, as it has been his best tournament ever where he reached his first Slam quarterfinals and entered the Top 20 for the first time in his career. He had Novak Djokovic on the ropes and if the match didn't go to a fifth set, it might be because he still needs many more miles in a car that has just come out of the dealership.

About the match

I think I played very well. I am very proud of my attitude on court. It was not easy to play on Centre Court for the first time. The first set I played, I think I've never played like that in my life. I did a great job to get this far. I left everything on the court. I am happy with my tournament and my level. I am a bit sad because I believe I deserved a fifth set, but the tournament has been very positive. I need to recover now for the American tour.

If he made Djokovic doubt

I tried to be aggressive with my forehand from the start. I think today, also, I served very well. I think I did everything very well today, but it wasn't enough because he is a legend of this sport. He was better than me in the crucial points. That was the difference. He always makes you push yourself to the limit. I didn't do it enough. I am happy to have played against him on this court.

What Nole said at the net

He told me I played a great match and had a great attitude on the court. He also said I will reach the Top 10 very soon and stay there for many years.

Mentally brave to go after him

That's my game. I like the highlights, a bit like Carlos (Alcaraz), but what matters is not how you hit the shot, but winning it. Still, I am proud of myself.

The self-learning he takes away

That I have to do things very well off the court to be here, because I didn't do it like this before. To achieve this result, you have to do it. I'm talking about training, eating well, and sleeping a lot. The little things make the difference.

Nerves of playing on Centre Court

I was very tense. It is much bigger than it seemed. It was the same with the other Slams. From the inside, it looks very big to me. That scared me a little.

Physical aspect

After the first set, my adrenaline dropped and I felt it. I felt heavier and had to react to change it. Then, in the third and fourth sets, I felt good. I will look into why it happened, but it could also be due to my inexperience before this match. Playing more matches like this will help me in that aspect.
 

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