Djokovic: I needed a set and a half to find its rhythm game

The leader of the Serbian national championships at the Olympic Games in London, Novak Djokovic commented its victory over Italian Fabio Fognini in the first round of the competition with a score of 6: 7 (7-9), 6: 2, 6: 2.

«I held no formal matches after Wimbledon, so it took me an hour and a half set to find its rhythm game. Of course, a break due to rain impact on the game and I was not sharp after returning to court,» - said Djokovic.

Mikhail Youzhny: '' not going to say how semi-final between Federer and Djokovic ''

Russian Mikhail Youzhny, who lost in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon Swiss Roger Federer with a score of 1: 6, 2: 6, 2: 6, refused to give a prediction for the semi-final between Federer and Novak Djokovic. 

"It's difficult to say, match for the match. Federer has always played against me very well, but his relationship with Djokovic are quite different. And how the struggle between them in the semifinals, I say do not say ". 

The South also talked about how to be prepared for the Olympics, which will be held on the courts of Wimbledon. 

"On Earth in Gstaad or on Earth but also in Moscow. And then, for three to four days before the start of the Olympic tournament, come here. Sit on the grass for a long time I didn't want to, because this year it had enough matches. You see, the grass is a special coating. It is not always the correct ball bounce, and therefore lost technique. In addition, there is a grass-specific footwork. 

From experience I can say that for me personally, the lengthy training sometimes are not herbal in plus and minus. Therefore, before the Olympics I would be better to lay a base before returning to the grass, - "Said Mikhail Youzhny.

Novak Djokovic: "I feel good, and last year's title gives me confidence»

Defending champion Novak Djokovic Wimbledon (1), in the quarter-finals of the tournament, beating the current German Florian Mayer (31) by a score of 6: 4, 6: 1, 6: 4, spoke about the match. 

"It took me a while to adjust to the conditions, because the last three games I played under the roof. It was a bit windy, but overall, I'm happy with my performance today. 

Floriana have had chances to get back into the game in the third set, like the first, but I kept myself in the important moments in your hands ". 

For a place in the final of the competition for the first time at Wimbledon Djokovic» will meet Roger Federer (3). 

"It's always nice to play with Roger, so I gladly walk him another match. At Grand slam tournaments he has for a long time was a model of stability and the highest class, so play with him on the grass of crucial test for me. Grass is ideally suited to his game, so the match promises to be interesting. He won here six times and, of course, wants to prove that he is able to do it again. He has won more Grand Slam titles than anyone else, and perhaps the most successful player in the history. It has all the existing tennis titles, and he still is hungry to new ones. I immensely respect it, but we all have the same rivals. When I'm on the Court, I don't think any of his merit, nor about the place in history. I just want to win the match. 

I am from the beginning of the tournament play well and hope to continue in the same spirit. Over the past two years, I put in a game on grass, won here last season, has already reached the semifinal. So I feel good in this tournament and this cover. But last year's title still gives me faith in myself, " - Said Novak Djokovic. 

Match Nadal and Djokovic in the anniversary of Real Madrid will not take place

An exhibition match between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, on 14 July, will not take place. The Spaniard said on Facebook: 

"I'm sorry, but I have tendonitis, and I won't be able to play a charity match with Novak at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Apologize, especially to the fans who have already purchased tickets, making its contribution to this important cause. 

We match Nadal and Djokovic had to pass within 110-year anniversary of the football club Real Madrid, and the income from it-directed charity funds Real Madrid and Nadal.

A year ago, Djokovic became the first racket of peace

Novak Djokovic celebrates one year on top of the world rankings, told about his achievement. Recall that the first time Djokovic became the first world July 4, 2011 year after won his first Wimbledon (defeated Rafael Nadal). 

“To be the best in the business has always been my goal, I always wanted this. I have devoted my entire life to this sport, and last year I won your dream and achieved No. 1. 

When passions subside, tournament finishes, I still want more, want more victories. Now I'm showing the best tennis in my life and want to continue for as long as possible. But the ranking I especially don't think - I focus on this tournament and if I will show high results, rating will come himself,” – said Djokovic.

The History Of Meetings Djokovic and Nadal

Today, in the final of Roland Garros will be 33-I met Novak Djokovic (1) and Rafael Nadal (2). At this point in a personal confrontation with the score 18-14 leads Nadal. He also won 11 of the 13-nation meeting on the ground, including two this spring. 

Recall, the Spaniard victory will win a record seventh title at the French open, and a Serb could win the fourth Grand Slam tournament in a row and get nekalendarnyj and career Slam.

Novak Djokovic: “So Miami is for you, Grandfather”

The champion of tournament in Miami the first racket of the world Novak Djokovic has thanked fans for support. 

“All greetings. First, I want to thank all of you for words of support which you sent me throughout last several weeks and after my success in Miami. We with my command have spent there excellent week. Right after the ending I have departed on small vacation, therefore and have not written to you then. I devote the victory to my grandfather Vladimir whom always we send me a heap of positive energy. It the fighter and my hero. Since the childhood it learnt me to surrender never. So Miami is for you, Grandfather,” – said Djokovic.