Djokovic’s health has been and can all the time be extraordinary.
He’s aiming to develop into the oldest Grand Slam singles champion within the Open period. Ken Rosewall was 37 when he received the final of his eight main titles, whereas the now-retired Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have been 36 once they final triumphed.
Djokovic has reached the semi-finals of all three Grand Slams this yr. He has crushed gamers above him within the rankings, gamers who supposedly have the benefit of youth over him. And he regarded excellent at instances throughout his Wimbledon run: the serve firing, the ft gliding into the corners.
However he has to deal with Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who will depart right here having carved up the previous seven Grand Slams between them, and can inevitably get better faster than Djokovic.
“It is robust for me to simply accept as a result of I really feel like after I’m match, I can nonetheless play actually good tennis. I’ve confirmed that this yr,” Djokovic mentioned.
“Taking part in best-of-five, significantly this yr, has been an actual wrestle for me bodily. The longer the match goes, the more serious the situation will get.
“I’ve to play Sinner or Alcaraz. These guys are match, younger, sharp. I really feel like I am going into the match with the tank half-empty.
“It is simply not doable to win a match like that.”
Djokovic thought of withdrawing however didn’t – and at 3-0 up on Sinner within the third set, with a degree for a double break, he would have felt vindicated.
However Sinner elevated his depth, placing extra energy behind his pictures, and Djokovic received only one extra sport from then on.
