Novak Djokovic reflection on dropping Wimbledon last to Alcaraz sums him up

Novak Djokovic claims that he bought over his 2023 Wimbledon last defeat to Carlos Alcaraz “in a day” as he steps up preparations for the US Open. The Serbian tennis star has mirrored on the sport which has given him additional “motivation” forward of this month’s grand slam.

The five-set match noticed each gamers placed on a momentous event for spectators on Wimbledon’s Centre Court. Alcaraz’s win ended Djokovic’s ten-year undefeated file on the distinguished courtroom, which was final damaged by Andy Murray again in 2013.

The 20-year-old additionally stopped Djokovic from equalling Roger Federer’s file of eight Wimbledon titles. Despite the blow to his data, the defeat will not be one thing that the Serbian has taken any time to dwell on.

“It’s not the first [nor] the last match that I lost, so I was over it in a day,” he stated through EuroSport. “Obviously, I needed some really good rest after that, and some time with my family, and that’s what I did. So, of course, I was regretting not using the chances during that final.

“I was a set up and had some set points in the second, and I felt that I was close to being in the lead. And then, obviously, some break points in the fifth.

“It was a close match, but well deserved from his side, because to win he played better in the important moments, and that’s what I said after the final. I think he was a deserved winner and that’s it really, pretty much. You move on.

“I need to obviously move on and try to regroup and find motivation for what’s coming up, and all the challenges that are ahead of me, and that’s why I’m here. Otherwise, if I’m not motivated, I wouldn’t be here. Now, after many years of professional tennis, I feel like I have a choice to play what I really want to play. And I really wanted to be here in Cincinnati, and of course, the US Open is around the corner.”

Djokovic hasn’t performed for the reason that defeat however will likely be hoping to bounce again as he takes half within the Cincinnati Masters. The Serbian will face both Alejandro Davidovich Fokina or Tomas Martin Etcheverry in his first singles match since Wimbledon on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

The 36-year-old can be getting into the event with fellow Serbian Nikola Cacic within the doubles. The pair’s first recreation is towards Britain’s Jamie Murray and Australia’s Michael Venus on Tuesday, Aug. 15.

The event ought to put the Serbian in good stead as he warms up for the US Open, which begins on Monday, Aug. 28. A title in Queens, New York would take Djokovic to a formidable 24 grand slam titles, placing him degree with Australian tennis icon Margaret Court because the sports activities most embellished participant. Djokovic is presently degree with Serena Williams, however one title forward of Rafael Nadal within the males’s rankings.