For Djoković, the final of the Geneva tournament was a unique event. Yes, the very rank of the ATP 250 series of the competition certainly did not impress the 24-class triumphant of the Great Szlemów, but it so happened that the victory in Switzerland would be his jubilee hundredth triumph throughout Tuor. Hubert Hurkacz However, he did not want to make this task easier for him. Both tennis players on the court gave their best, but ultimately the Serb got their way. After match lasting 3 hours and 8 minutes, he won 5: 7, 7: 6, 7: 6.
The unusual words of Djoković about Hurkacz. “You played better than me and it's a miracle that I won”
In a traditional speech after match Djoković devoted a lot of space to a Polish tennis player: “I know how disappointing it is to lose in this way and I'm sorry.” You played better than me for most of the match and it's a miracle that I won. I had problems, but I want to give you respect for the amazing tennis you played this week – Hurkacz complimented.
The nice words addressed to the Pole did not end. The 38-year-old also emphasized that he values him not only as a player, but also for the fact that Hurkacz He is simply a decent person.
Djoković:- Thank you for inspiring me and all of us. You are an amazing player, but more importantly, the whole Tour knows how good you are. I think that all people who may not know you very well should know how nice you are and how much you respect others. Thank you to your family, your team and everyone who is close to those.
Nole had an unusual request to Hurkacz. “No matter what the result will be, may there be fewer nerves”
After winning the hundredth triumph in ATP, Djoković also allowed himself a playful attention towards Hubertreferring directly to their long and fierce meeting: – I really like to play with you, but let our next matches be shorter. They will end in your favor or in my, what the result will be, may there be less nerves.
The Serbian star also turned to Nicolas Massu, who is currently the coach of Hurkacz. He also decided to raise the spirits of the 28-year-old, referring to his heroic struggle to return to form after a serious injury.
– Congratulations to your team. Nico, nice to see you, friend. You did your job well. Hubert, I know what it means to experience knee injury. Return after her was a great challenge, but you managed to do it in such a short time and you are already presenting the highest level. I wish you all the best in Paris and London – said Djoković.
The next stop for both players will be the Roland Garros tournament mentioned by Serb Paris and the tournament, in which, of course, the rate is incomparably greater than it was in Geneva. In France, Hurkacz will play a meeting with Joao Fonsca in the first round. In turn, Djokovic's rival will be Mackenzie McDonald.