Djokovic: “Beating Nadal here is like climbing Everest”

Novak Djokovic, who achieved his second victory over Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros and will have the opportunity to achieve his 19th Grand Slam and second major in Paris, He was exultant and even excited about the triumph in four sets after a match that was a fight.

“It has been a privilege to be on the court with Rafa in this incredible game and share these sets with him. It's the best game I've played in Paris, for sure. Besides, it was the game with the best atmosphere, “he said.” Winning Rafa on his court is something very special. It's hard to find the word to explain the pressure of playing against him, it's another level. Special”, he counted. “The pressure is a privilege and I have managed to tame my character here.”

“Every time you have to play against him here is like climbing Everest to be able to beat him. From each duel against him I have tried to draw lessons. That I have tried to apply today. It is one of the matches that I will remember for a long time, “he commented at a press conference in which he spoke about his next rival, Tsitsipas: “It is his first Grand Slam final, it is a great feat, but he will not want to stay there. He is in great physical shape and leads the ranking of the year. He has gained in maturity, especially on clay, which is now his preferred surface. “