Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, acknowledges the crowd after losing to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain AP

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, acknowledges the crowd after losing to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

They’re just too good, playing at a really high level,” the Serb said following the 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2 loss. Catch Lovlina Borgohain’s inspiring story on Game On, Episode 5. “I lost three out of four Slams in the semis against these guys.

That’s kind of what I felt this year with Jannik also,” Djokovic said. “It will be very difficult for me to overcome the hurdle of Sinner and Alcaraz in best-of-five matches at Grand Slams,” said Djokovic, who played his 53rd major semifinal on Friday. “It is never fun losing a tennis match, but at the same time, if I’m to lose to someone, I would lose to these two guys,” Djokovic said of Sinner and Alcaraz.

“I had enough energy to keep up with his rhythm for two sets. After that, I was gassed out. He kept going. “In best-of-five, it is very, very difficult for me to play them, particularly if it’s in the later stages of a Grand Slam. “I think I have a better chance in best-of-three. I’m not giving up on Grand Slams. I’m going to continue fighting and trying to get to the final and fight for another trophy at least. The Serb, who was kitted out in shades of contrasting blues, reminiscent of the day and night skies of New York, received medical treatment for his neck during the match. “They are just better at the moment. You just have to hand it to them and say, well done. “Pretty much every match there’s something happening that you have to address. “The level of fitness wasn’t enough for Carlos. It’s frustrating on the court when you are not able to keep up with that level physically, but at the same time, it is what time and age does to you. Watch Here

I don’t have any injuries that prevented me from playing today,” he said of the US Open semifinals.