17/05/2012 19:32 CEST - Interviste

N. Djokovic - 17.5.2012

Q: Novak – when you were down one set – did you ever think you
were going to win or how did you maintain you mentality to get
you through the match?
Djokovic Mentality is what is needed and especially when you are playing against
a player who prefer this surface and has already won 2 tournaments on
this surface this year already and he plays with confidence and so .
when I stepped into the court today he took his chances and then I go
into the rhythm and I starter to play better than the beginning of the
game.
Q: Were you happy because you didn't look too content with
things out there?
Djokovic Its frustrating the conditions like this but you just try to keep focused
and yes, my emotions are important all through the math and so I have
been like that for many years but I just keep positive in my head and
pull the momentum to my side and that i show I got on the winning
board.
Q: It must be difficult when you are down. Is there anything that
you say to yourself or any bad works?
Djokovic There are many thoughts and things that go through your head but you
try and focus and think positive and then it is ……. If you think positive
then you will have a positive outcome and I have enough experience to
know what to do and I used it today.
Q: ………. inaudible are you worried before the Roland Garros?
Djokovic I am not worried -- I think I played well and the 2 matches that I
played in the tournament in different conditions – at night and day and I found my way to win against a good opponent who plays well on this
surface and this is encouraging for the next challenge.
Q: Do you feel ready for the Roland Garros?
Djokovic I am ready for this tournament and focusing on Rome.
Q: Nadal and Federer in the past years have been sort of drivers.
What about yourself and popularity outside the tennis court.
They are important for the work of other people who know
nothing about tennis. Will it take time – is it a goal?
Djokovic First of all I respect them as tennis rivals and good examples of
champions and they have done a lot for many generations of new
generations. They have don a lot to raise awareness and I joined this a
couple of years ago with Murray also and we are experiencing a good
time now but I ma not thinking about popularity and I am here to enjoy
what I do and win as many matches as I can and if I can be and
example to kids and up and coming talent – especially with my
Fondation to let kids realise their dreams .. I was in their position and its
nice to see that.