Holger Rune will problem Novak Djokovic within the 4th spherical of Wimbledon, in a match that can say lots each in regards to the bodily circumstances of the Serbian champion, and in regards to the disaster that the younger Dane goes by means of, who will attempt to return to the quarterfinals of the London Slam, as occurred final yr.
Rune, who defeated the Frenchman Quentin Halys within the third spherical, doesn’t belief the Serbian champion, underlining on the press convention how Nole appears to maneuver effectively on the courtroom. Moreover, the Dane has argued about his matches positioned on a facet courtroom. For 2 consecutive occasions, Rune’s match was positioned by the organizers on courtroom 18, a selection that didn’t please the Dane.
“I do not often take note of the courtroom I am on however I used to be a little bit shocked that they put me on 18. I accepted that. Then they moved us to Court docket 1 after the rain stoppage and I favored it as a result of the power is much like that of the middle courtroom. I used to be near dropping however I am completely satisfied to have gained. Djokovic? I anticipate a troublesome battle. It is at all times the case whenever you play in opposition to him. He is one of many hardest tennis gamers of all time and one of the profitable. I anticipate a really excessive degree.
I do know he had surgical procedure just lately, however I truly educated with him the primary week and he appears to be shifting effectively, with confidence. I will should play my greatest tennis if I wish to have an opportunity of beating him. That is what I will attempt to do. The primary 4 photographs in tennis are essential, particularly on grass, as a result of often there aren’t such lengthy rallies. I am attempting to enhance particularly in that space. I believe I confirmed it in opposition to Halys, who has a fantastic serve and offers his all for the remainder. I wanted to be prepared with my legs to be ready for the reply,” he mentioned.
