Novak Djokovic ‘aware’ of Wimbledon final stakes as he bids to better Federer

“I don’t know how many grand slam opportunities to win the trophy I will still have, as I will have in a few days’ time,” the 35-year-old said. “I’m aware of what’s on the line. I mean, every match, every grand slam that I get to play at this stage of my career, there is a lot on the line. So, of course, I’m approaching it with positive attitude and self-belief and willingness to win. There’s no doubt about it.

“That’s not a guarantee because on the court a lot of things can happen. There’s so much going on, pressure and expectations. Sometimes you’re able to handle it better than your opponent; sometimes not.” Djokovic denied he had reacted to a combative spectator, saying: “I was blowing kisses at someone who likes me.” But he acknowledged that playing in front of crowds that want his opponent to win is one of the consistent challenges he faces. One, he also believes, that can give him a competitive edge.“Every player that goes out on the court needs to adjust and adapt and accept circumstances and find solutions in order to win a tennis match” he said.

“In the practice sessions where you don’t have the crowds or expectations, you play great. Then you come to the match and you realise it’s amazing how the whole game can fall apart just because you feel you’re tense. Then no shots are really working properly, your feet are static and slow.“Then something happens in a match, and all of a sudden it’s completely different and you’re flying, everything flows.

Whatever the number of slams won, Federer will always be a superior tennis player and human being to Djokovic.

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