Novak Djokovic: 'I'm happy I didn't spend too much time on the court'
defeated in straight sets, 6-1 6-2, after just 55 minutes to open his Qatar Exxon Mobil Open run in Doha in style. In press conference, the Serbian player admitted his opponent didnt perform at his best.
Result-wise and time-wise it did look quite comfortable, Djokovic said. I dont think its nice and fair to say its easy because I have respect for Dzumhur. But he did not play at his best.
He made a lot of unforced errors. He was nervous to be on the court. Center court is different with the atmosphere and ambiance. I still think that he can play better than he did in tonights match and also in our last match in Paris.
So I definitely wish him all the best. And he comes from Bosnia-Herzegovina, which is a neighboring country to my country. And, obviously, we speak the same language and I get along very well with him and he is a very nice guy.
That was kind of the circumstances tonight for him and on my side I tried to do everything right from the first moment, have a good focus and intensity and not allow my opponent to really feel like he has a chance to get back in the match and I was there basically every game, every point and I was happy the way that I was playing.
And Im happy I didnt spend too much time on the court. Ive had plenty of time on the court in Abu Dhabi and now with doubles yesterday, so Im looking forward to continuing playing this way. ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal: Worse players than David Ferrer won a Grand Slam title
