Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz went ahead to produce one of the finest matches in the ATP Finals so far. Despite the match being completely one-sided, the Spanish player did not lose hope and was fighting for every possible point that he could. Midway through their match in the semi-finals, there came a moment that not only had the fans appreciate the legends of Novak Djokovic but the experts as well.
Talking about the same, the head coach of Coco Gauff, Brad Gilbert took to his Twitter to share his opinion on a crucial point in the match that stole the limelight. In an evenly tight contest, he went ahead and appreciated how Novak Djokovic went ahead and pulled off the stunner.
Brad Gilbert lauds the exceptional effort from the Djoker in a crucial rally against Carlos Alcaraz
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Brad Gilbert, the coach behind Coco Gauff’s success, took to Twitter to laud the electrifying clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz during the ATP Finals semifinals. Describing the match as a spectacle, Gilbert highlighted the 3-2 game, where the intensity and quality of play reached extraordinary levels.
In a tweet, Gilbert expressed his shock at the sheer brilliance displayed by both players, particularly noting Djokovic’s remarkable save of a breakpoint at 30-40. He described the rally as “ridiculously great,” indicating the high-octane nature of their exchanges.
“There were 3/4 rallies at 3-2 that were ridiculously great, the BP save from Djoker at 30-40 simply off the charts deflating,” said Gilbert while lauding the incredible efforts made by the Serbian legend.
there were 3/4 rallies at 3-2 that were ridiculously great👍 the BP save from Djoker at 30-40 simply off the charts deflating
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) November 18, 2023
Thus, the efforts pulled by both players in the semi-finals were great. However, the Serbian, who played his level-best game went ahead and won the match and made it through to another final.
Coming into the tournament as the defending champion, he made a bold statement that came to light after he managed to make it through to the finals.
Novak Djokovic made a huge statement coming into the ATP Finals
Just hours before the start of the tournament, all the players taking part in the tournament were asked to make a bold prediction. While everyone suggested something unique, Novak Djokovic came out of the box and made a huge claim. He suggested that he would go ahead and win the tournament yet again. He said that if he was being humble and honest, he stands a great chance of winning the finals and lifting a record 7th title.
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“If I don’t want to be humble and honest, I’m winning the tournament. If I want to be humble, I’m also winning the tournament,” said Novak Djokovic just before the start of the tournament.
Confidence at 💯#NittoATPFinals pic.twitter.com/1dBclzHJlB
— ATP Tour (@atptour) November 12, 2023
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Thus, Novak Djokovic has shown sheer brilliance and composure in this tournament and has gone ahead to make his way into the finals of the tournament. Despite a setback earlier in the tournament, he managed to secure his way into the finals and now lays a strong chance of winning the title.
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