Novak Djokovic recommended he might need performed on the French Open for the final time after shedding 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3) to top-ranked Jannik Sinner within the semifinals at Roland Garros on Friday.
The 38-year-old obtained a loud ovation from the packed crowd inside Court docket Philippe Chatrier, dropping his baggage onto the courtroom and acknowledging every part of the stadium.
“I imply, this might have been the final match ever I performed right here, so I do not know. That is why I used to be a bit extra emotional even in the long run,” Djokovic mentioned.
“But when this was the farewell match of the Roland Garros for me in my profession, it was an exquisite one by way of the environment and what I bought from the group.”
Djokovic shares the Grand Slam singles report with 24 main titles and desires yet one more to interrupt a tie with Margaret Court docket.
“Do I want to play extra, sure I do. However will I be capable of play right here in 12 months’ time, I do not know,” Djokovic mentioned. “I mentioned it might have been my final match [here], I did not say it was.”
Djokovic mentioned he was totally motivated to play Wimbledon and the US Open however wouldn’t decide to plans past that.
“Clearly Wimbledon is subsequent, which is my childhood favourite event. I’ll do every thing doable to get myself prepared,” he mentioned. “I suppose my finest probabilities possibly are Wimbledon to win one other slam or quicker onerous courtroom, possibly Australia or one thing like that.”
