Won Djokovic admitted Alcaraz and the level of sinners ‘too well’

New York – Soon after 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 loss Carlos Alcaraz In the US open semifinals, Novak Djokovic It is recognized to the journalists to be a challenge to beat Alcaraz and Jannik Greener in Majoren who advance.

Djokovic, who is looking for his record by sending the title 25. Grand Slam Since the beginning of the season 2024. year, he fell in three major this season and Alcaraz, who were currently the best two players in the world. Djokovic, 38, was defeated in the quarterfinals in the entire opening of the Australian Open, but then it was forced to withdraw after the first set of its semifinal match against Aleksandar Zverev because of a leg injury. Since then, Djokovic has lost in flat sets in the semifinals for a sinner, in French Open and Vimbledon and Alcaraz on Friday at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

“I can only do as much as I can do,” said Djokovic was moved during his press conference. “Yes, in the future it will be very difficult to overcome the obstacle of sinners, Alcaraz, at the best of five at Grand Slams. I think I have a better chance of three, but it’s five years old, it’s hard.”

Since Djokovic beat the last Title Slam, outdoors 2023. years, Sinner, 24 and Alcaraz, 22, defined in the past seven main titles. The Duo looked at the collision course to face the US open final in the entire tournament and could meet with a trophy on a third-consecutive line. The sinner was cut in to play Happy Auger-Aliassime On Friday evening in the second half of the village of the second conflict.

Djokovic reached semifinals in all four Maisirs this season, but the first time he failed to reach a career final since 2017. years. The Serbian superstar is that he is still “happy” with his levels of tennis – he was greatly cruising in the semifinals in New York – but recognized the gap in his Messiah and Durability.

“They’re too good, you know, playing at a really high level,” Djokovic said. “Unfortunately, I’ve run out of gas after the second set (against Alcarazi on Friday). I think I had enough energy to fight him and to go with his rhythm for two sets. After that, he kept leaving for me.

“That’s what I felt this year and Jannik this year. Yes, it’s best that makes me very, very hard to play them. Early if it’s the ultimate Stage Grand Slam.”

Djokovic hinted to close the end of his legendary career, saying that the loss of sinners in the French openings could be “Last match I have ever played here” but since then it stated that she listed next season. On Vimbledon, after the second semifinal loss, he said he plans to return “at least once more” to play.

Djokovic departed that feeling on Friday and said he wanted to play “completely Grand Slam Season next year”. Although this year is a priority priority to priorities and decides to skip many other tournaments throughout the season, he said that he will review that Strategy 2026. years, because he believes that it could be more competitive at these events.

“I imagine my chances a little more at the best of three, I guess one weeks or master tournaments in which you have almost two weeks with a few days between matches,” he said. “So that could better serve me in matches against them.”

Djokovic, who was ranked no. 7. He sits in third place – behind sinners and Alcaraz – in the race to the goals of the Tour Finals, but Djokovic said he was insecure in the rest of his schedule this season. He plans to play a tournament at 250 levels in Athens, which was previously held in Belgrade, at the beginning of November, but otherwise he did not commit another ATP event. (Djokovic’s brother Djordje was a director of the event for the event when played in Belgrade from 2021. years and is believed to be involved.)

Djokovic said he would consult with his team about the following steps for 2025 and beyond. He added that he still enjoys the game and was grateful for the continuous support of the fan. The fans were firmly behind him for most matches on Friday against alcarases, singing “no-road, without games” ongoing and growing to feet after long gatherings.

“I still enjoy opposing competitions,” Djokovic said. “Today I have received incredible field support from the crowd again. I enjoyed it. Yes, that is one of the biggest reasons I go. The love I have toured. The love I have toured.