Nole’s saddest moments in the Roland-Garros semifinals that made fans cry and revealed the reason for his painful defeat.

In one of the most emotional semifinals at Roland-Garros, Novak Djokovic not only faced a formidable opponent on the court, but also battled personal difficulties that affected his performance. After his defeat, the Serbian shared with fans and the media the reason behind his unexpected fall, revealing a series of psychological and physical issues that had plagued his performance.

“Before the match, I had already been dealing with some psychological issues that affected me a lot,” explained Djokovic, visibly shaken and his voice breaking. “It wasn’t easy to enter the court in that state, but I tried my best. I felt like I was fighting not only against my opponent, but against myself.” The Serbian champion’s words were a reflection of his vulnerability, something that surprised many, given his history of perseverance and mental strength.

However, it wasn’t just the emotional strain that impacted Djokovic during the semifinal. During the match, he also suffered a minor thigh injury, which further worsened his situation. “Halfway through the match, I felt a pain in my thigh. It was a small injury, but it made it very difficult for me to move and perform at the level I wanted,” added Djokovic, who tried to keep fighting, but acknowledged that the combination of psychological and physical issues made optimal performance impossible.

The fans who witnessed the scene couldn’t help but feel a deep empathy for the tennis player, who was no longer the same invincible player everyone knew. His face expressed frustration, fatigue, and obvious sadness, which moved those present.

Djokovic’s defeat was a hard blow, not only for him but also for his fans, who knew the Serbian was giving his all, despite the adversity. In a post-match interview, Djokovic expressed his gratitude for the support he received, but also noted that it pained him not to have been able to perform at such an important tournament. “I’m so sorry for my fans. I gave everything I had, but it wasn’t enough,” he said with a rueful smile.

With this revelation, Djokovic once again demonstrated that, even though he’s a world champion, he’s also human and faces struggles off the court. The tennis community has expressed its support for the Serbian, hoping to see him overcome these difficulties and return stronger in future tournaments.

Despite the defeat, respect and admiration for Djokovic remain intact. His courage in sharing his personal struggles with the world has made his fans appreciate him even more, and many hope this setback is just another part of his incredible career story.