Novak Djokovic: The triple champion of the French Open says he could have played Roland Garros for the last time | Tennis news
Novak Djokovic said his defeat in the French Open semi-finals against the world n ° 1 Jannik Sinner could have been his “last match” in Roland-Garros.
Djokovic failed in his last offer for a record title of the 25th Grand Chelem As the sinner reached his first final of the French Open.
Djokovic, who had 38 years last month, called on to become the oldest winner of a major title. But in a sinner – 15 years his junior – the Serbian played essentially a younger version and more in the shape of himself.
It was a high caliber competition adapted to a semi-final between the best player in the world today and undoubtedly the biggest of all time. But Sinner won the great moments and came out in the lead with a 6-4 7-5 7-6 victory (7-3).
“It could have been the last match I played here. I don’t know,” said Djokovic, who took the time to put his bag and applaud all the sides of the Court Philippe-Chatrier.
“But if it was Roland-Garros’ farewell match for me in my career, it was wonderful in terms of atmosphere and what I got from the crowd.”
He kissed his hand after the defeat, then put it on clay, as if he had said goodbye to the French Open. He raised his bags, looked high in the stands and headed for the tunnel.
Djokovic said he was planning to play Wimbledon later this month as well as the US Open from August with his goal firmly on the Grand Slam.
However, he refused to engage in all tournaments beyond these two at this stage.
“I don’t know what tomorrow brings my career. Wimbledon is the next one. Twelve months at this stage of my career, it’s long. Do I want to play more? Yes, but I can play here in 12 months, I don’t know,” he added.
Djokovic raised the Musketeer Cup to the French Open in 2023.
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