"I'm creating my own history, and I think I've been very clear when I say that my intention is always to get to the championship match in every tournament, particularly slams, Djokovic said. Slams are one of the biggest reasons why I keep on competing and playing tennis. So that's all I can say. Are [Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz] better right now than me and all the other guys? Yes, they are."
"This match-up will mark Djokovic's fifth consecutive grand slam semi-final, a remarkable development at 38. He struggled physically in the final stages of each of his four semi-final runs last year, his body unable to withstand the physical strain of six best of five sets matches. But this year Djokovic has spent only nine hours and seven minutes on court while playing 11 completed sets."
Novak Djokovic will not walk out with a white flag against Jannik Sinner and intends to fight until the last point to reach the championship match. Djokovic acknowledges that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are currently better in quality and level. At 38, Djokovic has reached five consecutive grand slam semi-finals. He struggled physically in the latter stages of last year's slams after multiple five-set matches. This year Djokovic has played only nine hours and seven minutes across 11 completed sets, conserving energy. He has not won a set since the third round and benefited from a walkover and an opponent's retirement.
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