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Novak Djokovic: "I know I could have played better. One or two shots could have taken me into a fifth set" The Serb talked to the press following his 2-6, 6-4, 2-6, 6-7 defeat to Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinal of Roland Garros "Congratulations to Nadal. He was a better player I think in important moments. Started very well. You know, I didn't start so great, 6-2, 3-Love, double break down. I was gaining momentum as I was coming back in the second set, managed to win the second set, and I thought, okay, you know, I'm back in the game. But then he had another two, three fantastic games at the beginning of the third. He was just able to take his tennis to another level in those, particularly moments at the beginning of all sets, actually, except the fourth. I had my chances in the fourth set. Served for the set, had a couple of set points. Just one or two shots. Could have taken me into a fifth. Then it's really anybody's match. But again, he showed why he's a great champion. You know, staying there mentally tough and finishing the match the way he did. Congrats to him and his team. No doubt he deserved it. I haven’t seen any problems with Rafa’s physical conditions. I'm not surprised at all how well he was doing after playing five sets in his previous match. It's not the first time that he is able after he's injured and barely walking to come out in a few days and be 100% physically fit. He's done that many times in his career, so I'm not surprised. What was the reason why I was smiling to myself and talking? You don't want to know (smiling). Many, many different emotions. But, look, in a match like this, you know, you go through highs and lows in your game, but also emotionally. Look, you know, I gave my best. I know I could have played better. I'm proud of fighting and staying till the last shot. As I said, you know, I lost to a better player today. Had my chances. Didn't use them. That's it. You know, over four hours' battle, and I have to accept this defeat. What is my view on this particular nighttime scheduling? There is a full range of opinions about the night sessions. I think they are starting too late, to be honest. But again, TV decides. That's the world we are living in. Broadcasters say it's going to be a night match, day match. They give the money. They decide". Website BTU - Ukrainian Tennis - joins the fundraising to help internally displaced persons in Dnipropetrovsk Region
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