Novak Djokovic angered as he had to apologize to public: “Sometimes there’s too much tension”

Novak Djokovic Beaten in three sets and sweating Holkar Rune ATP Finals in Torino: He won 7-6, 6-7 and 6-3. Thus, he ensured that he will get the first place in the ATP rankings in 2023. The Dane was able to impose his rhythm in several passages of the match and Knoll’s chances of finishing the year at the top of the list were in jeopardy, with the Serbian getting angry at one point. match

The top-scorer in Grand Slams (with 24) approached his bench, He picked up two rackets and broke them with his foot. Then, he made them lie down behind his abode. The fans, who supported him for most of the match, gave him a thunderous whistle at that point.

With Djokovic’s victory, for the eighth time in his career in a single year, the No. 1 is guaranteed (which is a feat; Pete Sampras follows him, with 6); After congratulating his rival and thanking heaven, he took the microphone and apologized for his angry gesture.

“I was very emotional, I apologize, especially to the children, I broke two rackets, sometimes there is a lot of tension”, he excused himself. “Luckily I found a way to win, Holkar showed courage and went long. “I felt that if I won I could be number 1. That certainly contributed to the high tension on the ground,” he added, adding that the main objective of the tournament affected his motivation to peak.

* Noel’s celebration after victory

“With him (by the rune) I feel like I’m colliding with a mirror. “I’m glad you let me win this match,” he praised his opponent, who is ranked No. The Serbian, who won and was crowned the 2022 ATP Finals champion, delivered his speech in perfect Italian and was showered with sincere applause from the audience.

After the win, on the green group, Djokovic collected a win, as did Janic Sinner, although the Italian did not drop a set. The aforementioned rune and Stephanos Tsitsipas appear in the same area. On the other hand, in the red group, Carlos Algaraz, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev will make their presentation this Tuesday.