Novak Djokovic triumphs in Tokyo: "He is a massive superstar"
World number one Novak Djokovic rounded off a perfect week on Sunday with a clear two-set victory in the final of the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo. The Serb defeated John Millman from Australia 6: 3, 6: 2 in the final and received true praises from his opponent of the final.
by tennisnet.com
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Oct 07, 2019, 07:49 am
The Joker came, he saw, he won. When he first competed in Tokyo, Novak Djokovic walked to his 76th career title last week without losing a set. With the impressive performance and his first event after the job at the US Open due to a shoulder injury, the 32-year-old came back in an impressive manner.
In the matches against David Goffin, Lucas Pouille and Millman, Djokovic made just 15 games. "It may sound stupid, but I hope the whole world realizes how good you are," enthused Millman about Djokovic after the final. "You are a person you will remember forever. Your legacy is getting bigger and you definitely have a few years left. "
And further: “We are currently experiencing massive superstars without forgetting the Murrays and Wawrinkas. But what Rafa, Roger and Novak do is incredible. I'm also a tennis fan and I really appreciate what Novak shows. ”
Djokovic himself was pleased with the respect shown to him by his opponent. "I was surprised and touched by his words. I try to be humble and at the same time hope that if I step back one day, I will be remembered, ”said Djokovic.
The current number one in the world in the ATP ranking is only 1,460 points short of Rafael Nadal in the ATP Race to London due to the 500 points from Tokyo. Nadal will be absent from the Shanghai ATP Masters next week due to a wrist injury.
Djokovic admitted on Sunday to look at the ranking in the fight for number one. "But the greatest motivation comes from the love of sport," said Djokovic. “The hard work is easier if you tackle it with a good attitude. Then you enjoy it. "