Novak Djokovic: 'It is very challenging to play in these conditions'
Novak Djokovic was satisfied with his straight-set win over Taylor Fritz. The Serbian player believes he made major steps forward compared to his tight three set win over Philipp Kohlschreiber. "Yeah, it felt better, for sure", recognized Djokovic. "It was very challenging to play in these kind of conditions. Taylor, you know, plays really quick and has a big serve and just flattens the ball. Doesn't really have a clay court game, but he has done well this tournament. Obviously today we had five, six close games in the first set and just managed to break his resistance midway in the first set. After that, obviously things went on my side and I felt more comfortable, you know, as I said. But even though, still one of these days where you just have to hang in there and try to put an extra ball back in the court, and that was enough."
On his next match against Daniil Medvedev, Djokovic added: "Well, he has improved his movement a lot, I think. Obviously his results are showing that he's close to top 10 of the world. He's definitely in the form of his life. He's had a good tournament so far here, winning quite comfortably in the first two matches and then now against Tsitsipas today. We have never faced each other on clay. We have faced each other in a close four-setter in Australia this year. I know what's expecting me. I have seen him play. I have practiced with him many times. I'm looking forward to it."
from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/2UrETH9
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