Djokovic: “I was skeptical about playing the US Open …”

The Adria Tour faces its second stop, this time in Croatia. After the first test, held in Belgrade, the Austrian Dominic Thiem took the win, Djokovic will try to win this new tournament that will take place in Zadar, city of the footballer of the Real Madrid Luka Modric, Ballon d'Or in 2018. This time, players like Coric and Cilic They will join the great cast of participants, which will again include Zverev and Dimitrov, among other prominent players on the ATP circuit.

Upon arrival in Croatia, Djokovic was greeted at the airport by the president of the Croatian federation Nikolina Babic, who saw the Serbian smile and enthusiasm on this return to competition, even though it is not yet an official tournament. In a statement on Nova.rs TV, collected by Tennis World, spoke about the city, He mentioned how to expect Modric … and dedicated a few words to Roger Fedderer.

“When it comes to Federer, nothing surprises me. Probably the greatest of all time, the best a racket has ever wielded. Although people often argue about who is the best ever, it is difficult to choose some specific parameters. I think it is difficult to compare different generations. Borg won eleven Grand Slam and retired at the age of 26. How many more would he have won if he had played another ten years? “Adds the Serb. The eternal debate.

US OPEN

Djokovic also attended Eurosport and referred to the decision of go ahead with the US Open (August 31-September 13) and the return of the circuit in the United States from August 14.

“I am happy that it can be played, especially the 'Grand Slam'. Many people, myself included, were skeptical that the competition could be restarted in the United States. because of the pandemic“At the time, he complained that the measures would be” extreme “and questioned their participation.

“The rules are still very strict. There are players from South America who cannot yet move to the US. Both ATP and USTA are working on it. I hope that all those who have the right to play by ranking are in New York, “said the president of the Players Council.