Djokovic says “Protected” Mensic releases are losing the defeat in Miami
Novak Djokovic was unable to win the 100th ATP title in his career after losing to Czech Zakub Mensic in the Miami Open final on Sunday, but Serb said it was a little easy to digest in his “protected”.
Djokovic wanted to join Jimmy Conners (109) e Roger Federer . 7-6 (4) and 7-6 (4) fell after several hours of rain delay.
Despite the disappointment, Djokovic He said he was happy that the 19 -year -old Mensic was giving his ability to his first title.
“I am never happy for losing, but I am happy to be losing and I will be happy to be honest,” Djokovic told reporters.
“I saw him playing at the age of 15 or 16. We had some training together. We were training in my club in Belgrade (in 2022) and to see his development and evolution. At that time I could see that he was one of the best players in the world.
At the age of 18, Zono Fonseca surpassed Federer, Nadal and Djokovic brand
Djokovic said Mensic would only improve after Miami’s second youngest champion Carlos AlkarajIt won the Trophy at the age of 18 in 2022.
“Your withdrawal is excellent, powerful, I need and he gets a lot of free points with the first withdrawal,” said the Grand Slam 24 times champion Djokovic.
“The backhand also has a great backhand. But it has improved a lot in Fourhand. And for a long and big man like him, he slips and moves well. So I am sure we will see him. Yes, we are sure to see him.
