Novak Djokovic has admitted that he has been suffering from a cold for several days and did not feel well during his Masters match in Paris against Corrent Mute.
He made a nervous return to the Bercy Hall, but did not allow an early surprise against the home side, after having 7-6 (2) 6-4 in a very intense match.
I haven`t felt 100% healthy in the last few days, but I have to take it, said World No. 1, quoted by Express. This is not the first time I am not playing at a very high level. I made a lot of mistakes, especially in the first set. I am playing for the first time against this young, talented and fast player. Returns a lot of balls that other players will not normally reach. He was also motivated, I respect his fighting spirit.
After all, it was a good match, and I found a way to win. That, in those circumstances, when you`re not feeling well is very important, Djokovic admitted.
He was asked if he thought he would give up the Masters tournament in Paris because of the cold, but replied that it was definitely not an option because he felt good when he arrived on Friday.
Of course, it affects your energy, your vitality on the court. Observability, attention, endurance -;all these things are affected. Obviously these are not ideal circumstances, but you just have to accept these conditions and do everything you can to recover, Novak admitted.
Djokovic still has a chance to finish the year as No. 1 in the world. He lags 1, 200 points in Rafael Nadal`s annual rankings, and if the Spaniard wins in Paris for the first time, he will be guaranteed to finish the season in the top rankings for the fifth time in his career.
`I don`t have much time right now, ` Djokovic said of the recovery. I`ll play every day if I keep winning. But I have had cases before that have made me feel bad and have somehow managed to get through the tournament via
livescore and even win a few.
The Serb continues in the third round, where he will meet Kyle Edmund.
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