Novak Djokovic shares what he advised injured Carlos Alcaraz with elegant message

Djokovic and Alcaraz contested an exhilarating first two units of their semi-final match at Roland Garros. The Serb took the opener in 57 minutes earlier than the highest seed stormed again to take the second after an hour and 12 minutes.

It had all of the makings of a traditional however issues turned in the beginning of the third set when the 20-year-old began cramping and forfeited a recreation so he may obtain remedy – with physios unable to work on cramping gamers outdoors of a changeover. Alcaraz saved enjoying however gained only one extra recreation and after the match, Djokovic shared what he advised his rival on the internet.

“Tough luck for Carlos,” the world No 3 advised the group. “Obviously at this level, the last thing you want is cramps and physical problems at the late stages of a Grand Slam so I feel for him, I feel sorry. I hope he can recover and he can come back very soon.”

Djokovic additionally opened up on what he advised Alcaraz concerning the bodily setback. He continued: “I told him at the net, you know, he knows how young he is. He’s got plenty of time ahead of him so he’s going to win this tournament I’m sure many, many times. He’s an unbelievable player, incredible competitor, very nice guy. So he deserves all the applause and all the support.”

The two-time French Open champion additionally counseled his opponent for staying within the match. Alcaraz could possibly be heard telling his coach that he did not wish to retire whereas cramping and Djokovic mentioned: “It’s tough obviously for him to not know whether he should retire the match or finish the match the way he did but congratulations to him for fighting spirit and hanging in all the way to the last point, respect for that, great respect.”

And Djokovic himself admitted it was robust for him bodily after two tight units. The Serb needed a medical time out for his proper arm earlier within the match and added: “I feel we had been each on the bodily restrict to be trustworthy in the direction of the top of the second set. I wasn’t feeling contemporary in any respect and we went toe-to-toe.