Novak Djokovic asked the audience to applaud Maria Sharapova with the reason “for everything she has ever done in her career”, right after hearing the news that Russian Doll retired at the age of 32 in the middle of competition. at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2020.
After the applause in the stands subsided, the current world No. 1 male tennis player praised the five-time Grand Slam singles champion as “a great warrior” and “dedicated.” truly for our sport”. Djokovic also felt sorry that “her career had to end due to injury.”
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” She has the will and determination to overcome all challenges ,” Djokovic commented. ” Especially in the past 5-6 years of being tormented by injuries and surgeries, she tried to bounce back and return to the field at her original level. She is truly inspirational in the way she She became a champion. She has a great career.
In this match, Djokovic defeated German opponent Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-1 in just 59 minutes to enter the quarterfinals on Thursday, February 27. His goal is to win the 5th title at the Dubai Tennis Championships.