The Serbian tennis player was far from his level - it was clear that the injury affected him and that he could not move...

In the end he lost 6:3, 6:3, 6:4.

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After only an hour of play, Djokovic was losing 2:0 in sets. The third started with a break - he had a chance to reach 4:0, but then he stopped. Sinner raised the level of the game and reached the first final at the All England Club.

I felt a lot of problems, it was not pleasant on the field. I don't want to talk about the details of the injury, to whine about not being able to play my best game. I have to congratulate Janik, he is in the final. I'm disappointed that I couldn't move as I wanted.

Novak Djokovic

In the semifinals of the Australian Open, he lost to Alexander Zverev due to injury.

I don't think it has anything to do with luck, just age. I take care of my body, but reality has hit me in the last year and a half. It's hard for me to accept, because when I'm fresh I can still play good tennis and I proved that this year. But playing in three sets won, especially this year, was difficult for me physically. The longer the tournament lasts, the harder it gets. I've been in the semi-finals of every Slam, but I have to play Sinner or Alcaraz. They are young, ready... I go to that match with a half-empty tank, then it is impossible to win. These are things I have to accept, to deal with reality and get the most out of it.

Would you be sad if this was your last match at Wimbledon?

I would, but I hope it wasn't my last match at Wimbledon. I will not end my career, I will definitely come back at least one more time, to play on the Central Court.

What is the next plan?

I don't know, I just left the field, it's hard to look at the bigger picture and say what the plan is for the next months or year. Everything I could, in terms of preparation, I did myself to play the slams. I mean, regardless of the fact that I haven't won it all this year, it seems to me that I play the best at the Grand Slams, because those are the tournaments that mean the most to me. I probably have to look at everything, see with the team and family how we will continue, where I want to be at the peak, how to train... I don't know what I can do differently, because the number of hours I spend a day taking care of myself... Unfortunately, the reward is not coming, but it has been coming for years. Maybe now I can say I've been unlucky, but I've received so much from God and my career life that it would be unfair to start complaining about injuries. I've been fit for so long, I've had a great career, now I'm making the most of what I have. Of course I'm disappointed, not because of the defeat because I wasn't the favorite... But because of the physical aspect that bothers me. You're here, you want to play, you're dedicated, but your body won't listen.

What did you say to Janik online?

He apologized for making me feel bad, but he did good for himself. He has been the best in the world for the last year and a half, he has a chance to win his first Wimbledon, I wished him luck. After the final in Paris, I believe many are looking forward to the next one. They are several levels above everyone else.

I would give the edge to Alcaraz because of the two titles he has won, but it is a slim edge because Yannick hits the ball extremely well. It will be a good match.

Have you thought about not going out on the field?

I can't right now, I'm quite in a bad mood right now to talk about anything. The fact is that I devote a lot of time to my body, it is actually my way of life. I've been an athlete all my life and it's in the nature of my job, and I love it, I'm interested, I'm curious to implement some new things that can raise my body and mind to a higher level, to keep up with young players who biologically have a big advantage over me. In three of the last six slams, I had injuries that made me surrender matches or I played like today, just to finish the match. It's frustrating, you're in the semifinals of a Grand Slam, now at my age it might be your last chance, and not the body to play and move at the level that's desired for you. Slams have become a big challenge for me now, I can play well and I've shown that, when I'm fresh the game is still there, but I wear myself out a lot by the semi-finals - and then in the semi-finals I play Alcaraz or Siner. It is now impossible to win a match in these conditions. That's what worries and annoys me the most. But what is there is, far from being a regrettable moment. I have received so much from God and life and career that it would be ugly of me to complain about injuries and how unlucky I am, I had 20 years of top career, broke all records... Now I have bitterness in me because I lost, but I have more gratitude.

Finally, he sent a message to the Serbian people:

I always feel the support of our people and I am grateful for that. Because of what's happening in the country, because my career is coming to an end, people feel it and give even more support, and I'm really grateful and I stand with the people and the youth, I've said that many times. My message is support and hope that things will calm down on the street, because the rift between us is something that can't benefit anyone in the long run and it's something that hurts me a lot. There is so much violence, it has become more frequent here. Those scenes are terrible, compassion and great support.

Siner: I felt that Novak was injured

I can't believe it, this is the tournament I watched when I was young, it's unbelievable. My team and I have worked hard and this is the reward for all that. Thank you to the audience that supported me, including my brother and father today.

I served excellently, I felt very good on the court. 

Janik Siner

He also had something to say about Novak.

I felt in the third set that Novak was injured. He was in an awkward situation after the match in the quarterfinals. I tried to play my best tennis, especially in the most important moments and I can't wait to see what awaits me in the final.

Janik Siner

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