As Novak Djokovic left Philippe-Chatrier he put down his baggage and waved to each nook of the stadium, earlier than leaning down and touching the clay.
Requested in his information convention final night time whether or not this was a sign this was his final ever French Open, the three-time champion right here stated: “This might have been the final match ever I performed right here, so I do not know.
“That is why I used to be a bit extra emotional even in the long run. But when this was the farewell match of the Roland Garros for me in my profession, it was an exquisite one when it comes to the environment and what I obtained from the gang.”
I requested him whether or not this was an all-options-are-on-the-table scenario, or if he is leaning in direction of it in all probability being his final, to which he replied: “I stated it might have been my final match. I did not say it was. So I do not know proper now.
“12 months at this level in my profession is sort of a very long time. Do I want to play extra? Sure, I do. However will I have the ability to play in 12 months’ time right here once more? I do not know. I do not know. So, yeah, I imply, that is all I can say for the second.”
Djokovic went on to say that he plans to play this yr’s Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, however these are the one occasions he is actually occupied with proper now.
