Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic: clear message to rivals

Novak Djokovic’s words in the press conference

Novak Djokovic spoke clearly in a press conference at Wimbledon, where he will make his debut on Tuesday with Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva, who is returning to the court only three weeks after meniscus surgery on his right knee: "The knee has responded well, I have not had any relapse. Why, then, not give me a chance?”".

"I arrived on Sunday. It's been a very good week of training,” added the Serbian champion. Especially in the last three days I trained intensively playing points and sets with Sinner, with Frances Tiafoe, yesterday with Medvedev, then a double session with Emil Ruusuvuori, and today with Rune. We played at high intensity, there were many situations where the knee è was tested, like changes of direction. And è it has gone very well so far".

"Of course when the tournament starts, he will have more feelings and more feedback on how the knee will react in best-of-five-set matches,” the world number two continued. “Taylor Fritz (who had a similar injury, ed.) told me that 21 days later he was on the court at Wimbledon. Stan Wawrinka and Lindsey Vonn also shared their experiences. They gave me confidence, convinced me that I could play Wimbledon if the rehabilitation went well and if the knee responded well".

"I have an incredible desire to play, simply to compete. Especially here at Wimbledon, a dream tournament since I was a child. If I take the court è for the title. And the last three days have given me enough optimism, made me realize that in the next few weeks I can compete at the highest level" Nole closed.