Novak Djokovic stated that any query regarding whether or not or not he has really been battling a hamstring damage through the Australian Open solely gave him further energy and dedication.
The Serbian remained on monitor for a tenth Melbourne Park title on Monday with a 4th spherical thrashing of Alex de Minaur regardless of the damage that he had beforehand stated referred to as into query whether or not he may proceed within the event.
In his post-match press English convention, the 35-year-old stated he felt pretty much as good as he had since he sustained the damage in an Adelaide warm-up event, however in later feedback to Serbian media he rounded on the doubters. “I leave the doubts to those people; let them doubt. Only my injuries are questioned. When some other players are injured, then they are victims, but when it is me, I am faking it. It is very interesting. I don’t feel that I need to prove anything to anyone,” he stated, in response to the Tennis Majors web site.
Djokovic, who missed final yr’s event after being kicked out of Australia due to his stance on COVID-19 vaccinations, battled an stomach downside all through his run to his ninth title in 2021.
“I have got the MRI, ultrasound and everything else, both from two years ago and now. Whether I will publish that in my documentary or on social media depends on how I feel. Maybe I will do I it, maybe I won’t,” he added.
Djokovic may match Rafael Nadal’s file by successful a 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday however has typically complained that he’s not held in the identical regard because the injury-prone Spaniard and Roger Federer.
“I am not really interested at this point what people are thinking and saying. It is fun, it is interesting to see how the narrative surrounding me continues, narrative that is different compared to other players that have been going through a similar situation. But I am used to it, and it just gives me extra strength and motivation. So I thank them for that,” he stated.
Djokovic will play Russian Andrey Rublev within the quarter-finals on Wednesday.
