The Serbian said the ATP 500 quarter-final and 15,000 spectators reminded him why he continues to compete.
Novak Djokovic said his quarter-final win over Alexander Zverev at an ATP 500 event was the kind of moment that still makes him want to compete. He said feeling well, testing himself against top players and playing before 15,000 spectators continued to motivate him.
Djokovic described the year as difficult but said he had kept working and was glad to have come through the challenges. He added that he still wants to push younger opponents. His next opponent is Russia’s Daniil Medvedev. The report also noted that Zverev shouted profanity at his team, which includes his father and brother, during the match.