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Djokovic: 'The record was not a priority'
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Djokovic: 'The record was not a priority'

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Novak Djokovic secured a record 106th Wimbledon match win, surpassing Roger Federer, but downplayed its significance.
  • Djokovic expressed dissatisfaction with his performance despite the victory, stating he did not enjoy the match.
  • He cited physical recovery challenges and a desire for continuous improvement as key aspects of his prolonged career.

Novak Djokovic achieved a historic milestone at Wimbledon, securing his 106th match victory to become the sole player with the most wins at the All England Club, surpassing Roger Federer. However, the Serbian star dismissed the record's importance, stating it was not a priority and he was unaware of it until after his win. Djokovic admitted he did not feel well during the match against Roman Safiullin, expressing relief at its conclusion rather than enjoyment.

I didn't think about it. I didn't even know until after I won the last match. Now it seems irrelevant.

— Novak DjokovicDjokovic commented on his new Wimbledon match win record.

"I didn't feel good, so I was relieved to finish and manage to win. I didn't enjoy it," Djokovic told reporters. He elaborated that while his physical condition was acceptable, his play did not meet his standards, attributing some of Safiullin's strong performance to his own struggles. "Winning is winning, even if it's not very flashy. I hope to improve," he added.

I didn't feel good, so I was relieved to finish and manage to win. I didn't enjoy it.

— Novak DjokovicDjokovic described his feelings during and after the match.

Despite the personal dissatisfaction with his game, Djokovic acknowledged appreciating the competitive fight and the effort required to secure the win. He is focused on finding ways to win, even when his performance is not at its peak. The 39-year-old also highlighted the increasing difficulty of recovery between matches due to the physical demands of the sport, necessitating greater reliance on technology like hyperbaric chambers and cold therapy.

Physically I was more or less okay, but I didn't like how I played. I didn't enjoy it.

— Novak DjokovicDjokovic reflected on his performance during the match.

Djokovic's approach to his extended career is rooted in his perfectionism and a constant drive to improve. He finds it challenging to accept when he cannot achieve his desired level of performance. "I am a perfectionist and I always want to improve. I can't always do it and I find it hard to accept that," he stated, underscoring his relentless pursuit of excellence on the court.

Winning is winning, even if it's not very flashy. I hope to improve.

— Novak DjokovicDjokovic acknowledged the importance of victory despite a less-than-ideal performance.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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