2024-07-22 12:48:50
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic spoke about his expectations from the tournament in Madrid, he mentioned who he considers to be the favorite. The world No. 1 won in Madrid in 2011, and this year will compete in the second round with the winner of the pair of Nicolas Almagro-Borna Choric.
“The last time I was in Madrid was 3 years ago. I missed the city, the tournament. Unfortunately, in 2014 I had to withdraw due to injury, and last year my schedule did not allow. I’m glad to finally be back because this is a really big clay court tournament.
Conditions for the Madrid tournament vary. Here you can feel the height above sea level and the ball goes very fast in the air. I have to adapt to these conditions, that’s why I arrived a little early. I’ve had some good training and I hope to perform as well as possible. Can’t wait for the first game. I hope I will perform well gradually. Let’s see what happens.
I think Nadal is the main favorite in all clay court tournaments. In this season, he has already shown high-quality tennis. In Monte Carlo and Barcelona, Rafa performed brilliantly. I am sure that he is motivated and will perform successfully in other tournaments as well. He is the main favourite.
I have high expectations of myself. I won this tournament in 2011, I reached the semi-finals several times, in general I performed well here. It gives me confidence. Of course, compared to 5-6 years ago, I have become a different tennis player. I am more self-confident, I have matured from a physical and psychological point of view,” Djokovic’s words were quoted from the tournament’s official website.