EXCLUSIVE: Sam Querrey Has No Qualms Before Dropping Giant Indian Wells Verdict on Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic’s Indian Wells 2024 dream gets voracious support from his old pal and colleague Sam Querry. Querrey previously attracted a lot of limelight when he defeated Rafael Nadal during the 2016 Wimbledon tournament. It was the moment when Querrey gained incredible popularity among the tennis fraternity. Nevertheless, the American ATP star, who was at the Desert Smash event, spoke exclusively to EssentiallySports at the La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs about the Serbian Legend.

Querrey made an astonishing remark about Djokovic’s Indian Wells objective. Despite the long rivalry, it seemed like Querrey always admired the brilliance of the Serbian tennis star.

Sam Querrey picked Novak Djokovic as his favorite candidate for Indian Wells!

In a recent interview with EssentiallySports, Querrey was asked his predictions for the tournament, and he responded about Novak Djokovic. In Querrey’s words, “You know if Djokovic is in the draw, he is the guy I am going with.” This response showed that Querrey still keeps unending faith in the world’s number one tennis star, Novak Djokovic.

Querrey’s victory over Djokovic at the 2023 Wimbledon brought him great fame. Despite the on-court rivalry, Querrey’s response displays the never-ending respect between these two ATP pro players.

Sam Querrey delves deeper into defeating the Serbian tennis legend

In an interview with GQ, Querrey spoke about that historic Wimbledon match against Djokovic that made him a star instantly. He said, “Definitely before the match. As the match went on, I started to gain more and more belief. But you know, sports guys will always say, I thought I could beat him, but I think people just say that because that’s the right answer. You don’t want to ever say, Ah, I don’t think I can beat this guy. But I think deep down in sports that happens a lot. You know when the Browns are going to play the Patriots. Do they really think they’re going to win?” 

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Querrey also spoke about the humbleness of Djokovic as he saluted the American tennis player after his victory. It also expressed that, beyond rivalry, tennis stars share professional bonds as well. In Sam Querrey’s words, Djokovic said to him, “Hey, well done. You played great. Congratulations. I’m happy for you.” The bromance keeps boiling up!

American former tennis star Sam Querrey’s choice for Indian Wells 2024 expressed that he still vouches for the Serbian tennis legend’s brilliance. Who are you rooting for at this ongoing Indian Wells tournament? Share with us.