Novak Djokovic fans are currently facing immense disappointment as his quest for an 11th Australian Open title ended today. As the Serb faced a disheartening defeat against Jannik Sinner, his motivation appeared to have taken a major hit. While fans had questions regarding the unexpected defeat, he stepped forward with an explanation.

Novak Djokovic ended the 2023 season with a great spark, but an exit at the first Grand Slam of the year raises a few questions. As everyone noticed that the Serbinator’s current form seemed to be deprived of that energy, the legend himself admitted to the fact.

Novak Djokovic admits he hasn’t been at his best with diminished form at the Australian Open 2024

Jannik Sinner’s name rules the headlines around the globe. As the Italian rising star made history by earning a ticket to the first grand slam event of his career, his performance against Novak Djokovic made him a force to be reckoned with. While the celebrations lie on the Italian’s side, it is the Serb who stands in a situation of remorse.

In a post-match interview, Djokovic shared his thoughts on his unexpected exit from the Australian Open 2024, connecting the dots with a diminished performance throughout the tour. “To be honest, the whole tournament I haven’t really played close to my best…I didn’t feel really myself on the court during this tournament,” he admitted.

While acknowledging a standout performance against Adrian Mannarino as an exclusion, Djokovic highlighted that most of his performances were nothing compared to his usual standards in Australia.

Despite reaching the semifinals, he carried a sense of disappointment, saying, “One can say semifinals is a great result, of course, but I always expect the highest of myself, and it wasn’t meant to be today.” This revelation explained that the defeat not only sent Djokovic off from the tournament but his enthusiasm also took a hit.

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‘One of the worst’ grand slam matches for Djokovic

Besides accepting that his form at the Australian Open this season wasn’t up to the mark, Djokovic also shared his insights, specifically for the match against Jannik Sinner. As the young Italian served him with a massive defeat, he confessed that it was one of the worst matches that he had ever played.

“He outplayed me completely…. I was shocked with my level in a bad way.. this was one of the worst Grand Slam matches I’ve ever played. At least that I remember,” he said. As the Serb is now out of the event in Melbourne, it remains to be seen who lifts the glorious trophy.

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