“There was a lot of different things,” Djokovic stated after defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-7(5), 7-6(2) on Friday . “But I’m not going to go into details about it because I just don’t feel it’s a place for me to share that because why would I? I don’t want to reveal what I’m going through exactly to my opponents.
“Everyone has one of those days where they struggle more physically. For me that was today. I’m very proud to be able to find a way.”
Was the 21-time main champion pushed to his restrict?
“I don’t think that a limit exists,” he stated. “It’s really in your head. It’s really about perspective and approach and your perception of how you see things in that given moment.”
The 35-year-old believes that the thoughts might help the physique overpower fatigue, and his efficiency towards Medvedev was an ideal instance.
“The biggest battle, as I’ve said before, is always the inner battle,” he stated. “If you manage to find yourself in that optimal state of mind and body as often as you possibly can, I feel you can extract the best and reap the best results for yourself in every moment, every point, every match.”
Djokovic might want to get better rapidly for Saturday’s semifinals. He will face Taylor Fritz within the semis and might want to win on three consecutive days if he’s to complete the season by claiming his sixth ATP Finals title.
It’s a problem he is not frightened about…
“I’m not the freshest guy right now talking to you as I was maybe yesterday,” he stated, earlier than including that the fun of victory would possibly really give him power slightly than take it away.
“I feel that every big win against one of the best players in the world, particularly Medvedev in these conditions, can only boost your confidence,” he stated.
“On the physical side, I’m not worried because, I mean, worry just depletes you of the vital energy you need. If something happens tomorrow in a good or bad way, it happens and I have to deal with it then tomorrow. I’m going to do everything I possibly can today with my physio, with myself, with my team in order to get the good rest, the good recovery. I have things that have always been part of my routine. I know what I need to do.
“I’ve had many cases in my life before where I managed to recover very quickly. Hopefully that’s going to be the case again.”