Novak Djokovic
ON THE RECORD · 10 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“trying to address really what’s going on and how far I can go this way”
Novak Djokovic · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-31
After the loss, Djokovic raised questions about his future in Grand Slam competition.
“When it comes to the match itself and overall feeling of how I felt with my body and playing, it was really not enjoyable. I pretty much despised every moment that I spent on the court for that.”
Novak Djokovic · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-31
Djokovic expressed frustration with his physical condition and performance during the match.
“Then my whole body starts to collapse, basically cramping and pain. Yeah, the back just gave up in the end, and shoulder, and I couldn’t close it out.”
Novak Djokovic · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-31
Djokovic described his body collapsing with cramping and pain during the five-set loss.
“I think it was obvious that it was an awful feeling on the court for me.”
Novak Djokovic · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-31
Djokovic described his on-court experience during his first-round US Open defeat.
“It’s something that I’ve been carrying, unfortunately, pretty much every match this year: vomiting, throwing up, a serious issue there,”
Novak Djokovic · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-31
Djokovic said he has dealt with vomiting and health issues throughout the year.
“I didn’t enjoy myself,”
Novak Djokovic · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-31
Djokovic made 70 unforced errors in a first-round US Open loss to Mariano Navone.
“Just struggled all the way since the fourth game of the match,”
Novak Djokovic · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-31
Djokovic said he struggled from the fourth game of the match against Navone.
“great ambassador for our sport”
Novak Djokovic · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Novak Djokovic congratulated Roger Federer on his induction into the Hall of Fame in a video message.
“We all knew this day is going to come sooner or later, and I don’t think anybody deserves this more than you,”
Novak Djokovic · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Novak Djokovic sent a video message celebrating Roger Federer's milestone induction.
“What you have achieved, what you have represented and still represent for the sport of tennis and sport in general is something truly incredible and remarkable.”
Novak Djokovic · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Novak Djokovic praised Roger Federer's achievements and representation of tennis.