After dropping to No. 1 Novak Djokovic within the French Open quarterfinals, Pablo Carreno Busta had some robust phrases about his opponent and a potential method he tried to get forward within the match. After falling 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 to the highest ranked participant on the planet, Carreno Busta advised the medical timeout taken by Djokovic during the match was extra of a play to get forward than one thing really wanted for his well being.
Djokovic had neck and shoulder accidents heading into the day and after dropping the primary set, obtained remedy for his higher left arm.
Carreno Busta was not silent on how he felt about his opponents medical timeout.
He said:
"He didn't surprise me [by asking for a medical time-out]. It's a good thing. It's a sign that he is losing and that I was playing well, because he always does that. Every time the match gets complicated, he asks for medical assistance. It's something that he has been doing for years. When he is down, he asks for the trainer."
Carreno Busta gave his ideas on the explanations Djokovic calls such a timeout.
"I don't know, maybe it's the pressure or something that he needs to do it," he mentioned. "But, I mean, he continues playing normal, no? I don't know if he's [in] pain really or [the issue is] mental. Ask him."
Djokovic did tackle his well being however didn't give a lot away.
"I definitely didn't feel great coming onto the court today, a few things happened in the warm-up. I had some neck issues and some shoulder issues. I don't really want to get too much into it," he mentioned. "I'm feeling OK, I'm still in the tournament so I don't want to reveal too much. As the match went on, I felt better, didn't feel as much pain."
Djokovic will face Stefanos Tsitsipas within the semifinals. His solely loss this season got here within the US Open when he hit a ball in frustration that struck a lineswoman within the neck, inflicting him to be disqualified from the match. He was dealing with Carreno Busta in that match.
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