Novak Djokovic Says ‘I Take Responsibility’ After Serbia Lose to Italy in Davis Cup

Novak Djokovic stated he accepts duty for Serbia’s Davis Cup semi-final defeat by Italy on Saturday after failing to convert three match factors towards Jannik Sinner.

The world primary had his Italian counterpart on the ropes in the second singles rubber at 5-4 up, however allowed Sinner to get well and win 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 to pressure the doubles decider.

Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanovic, who had received the opening singles rubber towards Lorenzo Musetti, have been defeated by Sinner and Lorenzo Sonego 6-3, 6-4 and depart Malaga dissatisfied.

“For me personally it’s a huge disappointment, because I take the responsibility, obviously having three match points, being so close to win it,” Djokovic informed reporters.

“Yeah, it’s unfortunate really. This is sport. When you lose for your country, you know, the bitter feeling is even greater.”

Djokovic stated it was “tough to swallow” the defeat, in a contest he was determined to win with Serbia for the second time after their solely triumph in 2010, which he was a part of.

The 36-year-old Serb, a report 24-time males’s Grand Slam winner, stated he thought world quantity 4 Sinner’s stage would possibly dip, however the Italian was relentless.

“I know Jannik’s quality, but, you know, I was thinking maybe he’s gonna drop a little bit, you know, in the doubles, but he didn’t,” stated Djokovic.

“He kept the level extremely high, and at the end of the singles match, also third set, I had a lot of chances to break him and was in his service games, but every time he needed he found the serve.”

Djokovic congratulated Sinner, who has now overwhelmed him 3 times in 4 matches throughout 11 days.

Sinner received in the ATP Finals group stage final week however Djokovic responded by beating the Italian to win the trophy.

“They deserved it, they played really well, particularly Jannik, in singles against me and then doubles, as well,” added Djokovic.

“He barely missed the ball the entire match … you can only say congrats.”

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